Using the CMS criteria for primary dentition, what risk category applies?
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A 4-year-old boy has dmfs = 3, ICDAS codes > 1 on two primary molars, and C1 radiolucencies on two approximal surfaces. He presents as a new patient. Using the CMS criteria for primary dentition, what risk category applies?
- A. Low — C1 radiolucencies are the mildest score and do not elevate risk classification
- B. At-risk — dmfs > 0 with ICDAS > 1 and C1 or greater radiolucencies
- C. At-risk High — any child with dmfs > 0 is classified as High
- D. Medium — no frank cavitation with early radiographic findings only
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Children's CMS uses Low/At-risk/At-risk High (not Low/Medium/High). At-risk for primary dentition new patient: dmfs > 0, ICDAS > 1, C1+ radiolucencies. At-risk High is recall-only. SOURCE — Evans RW, Dennison PJ. CMS for children, ADJ 2009;54:381-389, Table 3
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