Which of the following statements about turbid dentin in a carious tooth is NOT true?

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Area invaded by bacteriaRegion that cannot undergo remineralizationSection where collagen fibers are permanently damagedPart that does not require removal prior to restoration

Explanation

Turbid dentin represents the zone invaded by bacteria, where collagen is irreversibly denatured and cannot be remineralized. However, this zone must be removed before placing a restoration, so the statement that it does not need removal is incorrect.