Which of the Following Statements Regarding Radiographic Detection of Caries

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding radiographic detection of caries is FALSE?

• A) Radiographs aid significantly in the detection of proximal decay.
• B) Bitewing radiographs are the radiographs of choice for the evaluation of caries.
• C) Incorrect vertical angulation overlaps the contacts between teeth to render the radiograph useless for caries detection.
• D) Radiographs have limited usefulness in detection of early occlusal caries.

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Definitions:

P-Wave Shadow Zone

The area of the Earth's surface where P-waves from earthquakes are not detected due to their refraction and reflection within the Earth's interior.

Core-Mantle Boundary

The core-mantle boundary is the transition zone between the Earth's solid silicate mantle and its liquid iron-nickel outer core.

S-Waves

Secondary or shear waves, a type of elastic wave that moves through the Earth during an earthquake, shaking the ground perpendicular to their direction of travel.

Refracted Upward

Describes a wave or beam of light changing direction as it passes upward through mediums of different densities.