Which of the Following Statements Regarding Radiographic Detection of Caries

question 45

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Decalcification must reach 80-90 percent loss of hard structure to be imaged radiographically.
• B) The depth of the caries appears more advanced radiographically than clinically.
• C) The periapical radiograph is the radiograph of choice to image caries.
• D) Some practitioners prefer to use a low kVp to best image caries.

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