Caries: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Caries

Sample item

What promotes enamel demineralization?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Plaque acid

This item reviews Caries; Plaque acid is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Saliva buffering

    Saliva buffering is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • B. Brushing

    Brushing is unsupported by the key finding.

  • C. Fluoride

    Fluoride does not fit the stated pattern.

  • D. Plaque acid (correct)

    Correct. Plaque acid matches the defining feature.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, Plaque acid. This item reviews Caries; Plaque acid is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Why is "Saliva buffering" not the answer?

Saliva buffering is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "Brushing" not the answer?

Brushing is unsupported by the key finding.

Why is "Fluoride" not the answer?

Fluoride does not fit the stated pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Caries in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Plaque acid matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Caries?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.