If a task is remediable, which characteristic applies?

• A. It results in irreversible changes.
• B. It requires removal of a tooth.
• C. It is reversible and does not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity.
• D. It cannot be performed by a dental hygienist.

Answer: (C)

Remediable means something that can be corrected or improved without leaving permanent, unalterable changes in the mouth. In dentistry, this describes conditions or tasks that can be reversed or returned toward normal with conservative treatment, rather than causing permanent alteration to structures.

That’s why the statement describing reversibility and the absence of permanent changes fits best. If a task is remediable, you can fix or improve it and it won’t leave lasting damage to hard or soft tissues.

The other options describe outcomes or limitations that aren’t about reversibility. Irreversible changes aren’t remediable. Removing a tooth is a permanent change. Whether a task can be performed by a dental hygienist relates to scope of practice, not whether the task is remediable.