Caries prevention: 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 prevention

Sample item

What reduces pit-and-fissure caries in susceptible molars?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Fissure sealant

This item reviews Caries prevention; Fissure sealant is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Option by option

  • A. No brushing

    No brushing is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • B. Antibiotic only

    Antibiotic only is not supported by the scenario.

  • C. Fissure sealant (correct)

    Correct. Fissure sealant fits the key clinical or imaging feature.

  • D. Tooth extraction

    Tooth extraction does not fit the stated pattern.

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 C, Fissure sealant. This item reviews Caries prevention; Fissure sealant is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental finding described.

Why is "No brushing" not the answer?

No brushing is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "Antibiotic only" not the answer?

Antibiotic only is not supported by the scenario.

Why is "Tooth extraction" not the answer?

Tooth extraction does not fit the stated pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Caries prevention in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Fissure sealant 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 prevention?

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.