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 dietary factor increases caries risk most?

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

The answer and the reasoning

B. Frequent free-sugar exposure

This item reviews Caries; Frequent free-sugar exposure is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Option by option

  • A. Fiber only

    Fiber only is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • B. Frequent free-sugar exposure (correct)

    Correct. Frequent free-sugar exposure fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

  • C. Water only

    Water only does not fit the stated pattern.

  • D. Calcium only

    Calcium only is not supported by the scenario.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is B, Frequent free-sugar exposure. This item reviews Caries; Frequent free-sugar exposure is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Why is "Fiber only" not the answer?

Fiber only is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "Water only" not the answer?

Water only does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "Calcium only" not the answer?

Calcium only is not supported by the scenario.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Caries in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Frequent free-sugar exposure fits the key clinical or imaging 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.