CAMBRA Model — NDEB AFK MCQ

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The Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) model determines treatment recommendations based on which of the following?

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Correct answer: C — Assessment of caries risk factors (biological, protective, and disease indicators)

CAMBRA (Caries Management by Risk Assessment) is an evidence-based approach to caries prevention and management. It assesses individual caries risk by evaluating disease indicators (cavitated/non-cavitated lesions, restorations in last 3 years), risk factors (bacterial challenge, dietary habits, medication-induced xerostomia, insufficient saliva), and protective factors (fluoride exposure, adequate saliva, antimicrobials). Based on the overall risk level (low, moderate, high, extreme), specific preventive and therapeutic interventions are recommended.

Reference: Fejerskov & Kidd – Dental Caries: The Disease and Its Clinical Management, 3rd ed., 2015