Identify the Best Way to Detect Occlusal Caries

question 9

Multiple Choice

Identify the best way to detect occlusal caries:

• A)periapical films utilizing bisecting angle technique
• B)occlusal radiographs
• C)bitewing radiographs
• D)clinical exam with mouth mirror and explorer

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

A therapeutic approach designed to change specific undesirable behaviors using reinforcement principles.

Classical Conditioning

The method of instruction where a response is learned by associating a stimulus from the environment with one that occurs naturally.

Unconditioned Stimulus (US)

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without any prior learning or conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

An initially neutral stimulus that, after being linked with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to elicit a conditioned response over time.