A Suspected Carious Lesion on the Occlusal Surface of Tooth

question 41

Multiple Choice

A suspected carious lesion on the occlusal surface of tooth #19 is BEST detected by applying firm pressure with the sharp tip of an explorer to the occlusal grooves. Catching the tip of the explorer in the grooves of a tooth is a recommended method of caries detection.

• A)Both statements are TRUE
• B)The first statement is TRUE; the second FALSE
• C)The first statement is FALSE; the second TRUE
• D)Both statements are FALSE

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