Which follow-up interval is NOT typical after MID interventions?

• A. Monthly check-ups
• B. 6–12 months or per risk; monitor restoration integrity and caries activity
• C. Based on risk
• D. Monitor restoration integrity

Answer: (B)

In Minimally Invasive Dentistry, follow-up timing is driven by the patient's risk level and the status of the treated sites, not by a fixed calendar window. The goal is to tailor recalls to how likely caries progression or restoration problems are, and to adjust frequency as needed based on ongoing assessment.

Monthly check-ups are generally more frequent than routine MID recall requires and are not the norm unless there are actively deteriorating conditions or very high risk. A fixed 6–12 month interval, while common in some general recall schedules, does not reflect the personalized, risk-based approach that MID emphasizes. The emphasis should be on scheduling based on risk and on continuous monitoring of restoration integrity and caries activity as part of that risk-driven plan. Therefore, the interval that specifies a universal 6–12 months is not typical after MID interventions.