Why Are Clinicians Advised to Use "Sharp Eyes and Blunt

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why are clinicians advised to use "sharp eyes and blunt explorers" when conducting a clinical examination?

• A) Many clinicians fail to see caries.
• B) Blunt explorers remove bacteria better.
• C) Sharp explorers may cause cavitation of the lesion.
• D) Blunt explorers prevent the spread of the microorganisms from one tooth to another.

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