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King's Year 2 BDS: Conservative Dentistry Foundations · Meedu

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Dentistry

King's Year 2 BDS: Conservative Dentistry Foundations

Fluoride & Caries

Prevention of Caries by Saliva

Dental Anatomy: Adhesion

King's Year 2 BDS: Conservative Dentistry Foundations

Year 2 Conservative Dentistry Foundations module at King's College London Dental Institute. Caries I & II, fluoride & caries, saliva-mediated caries prevention, dental adhesion, and toothwear (parts 1 & 2).

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CategoryDentistry

Duration9 Months

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A 28-year-old woman presents with generalised toothwear. Examination reveals bilateral parotid enlargement, palatal erythema, and restorations that appear raised above the surrounding tooth surface.

Select the correct answer

A. Bruxism causing attrition, with masseteric hypertrophy confirming the diagnosis and proud restorations resulting from occlusal loading1

B. Abrasion from aggressive toothbrushing, with parotid enlargement due to salivary gland hyperfunction and palatal erythema from trauma2

C. Erosion from a combination of an eating disorder and gastro-oesophageal reflux, with proud restorations indicating preferential loss of tooth substance around them3

D. Erosion from dietary acid exposure, with parotid enlargement caused by recurrent dehydration and palatal erythema from spicy food consumption4

E. Abfraction from parafunctional habits, with parotid enlargement reflecting compensatory salivary flow and palatal erythema indicating candidal infection5

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