Exam 24: The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

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Which of the following is the correct classification for proximal caries of enamel and dentin definitely at or through the dentinoenamel junction (DEJ) but less than halfway through the dentin toward the pulp?

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Incipient caries is seen radiographically as a radiolucency that has:

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Arrested caries refers to caries that occurs under a restoration or around its margins.

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

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Which of the following statements regarding the radiographic appearance of occlusal caries is correct?

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Question 5

Severe caries is seen radiographically as a radiolucency that has:

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Question 6

Radiographs are often prescribed to detect caries on which surfaces of the teeth?

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When interpreting dental radiographs for caries, which section of the tooth surface should be examined for evidence of proximal caries?

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Question 8

The borders of buccal and lingual caries are usually ill-defined radiographically.

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Caries is a disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth.

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Question 10

Proximal caries occur on the buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth.

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Occlusal caries occur on the smooth surfaces of the posterior teeth.

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Question 12

Caries is a pathological process consisting of localized destruction of dental hard tissues by organic acids produced by microorganisms.

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Question 13

What is the name for severe, unchecked caries that affect multiple teeth?

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Question 14

It is the superimposition of the buccal and lingual cusps of the posterior teeth that hinders recording incipient occlusal caries on a radiograph.

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Question 15

Each of the following statements regarding the radiographic appearance of caries is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Question 16

As a carious lesion progresses, it takes on a triangular shape with the apex pointing toward the and the base toward the _.

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Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding caries depth is correct?

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Question 18

Moderate caries is seen radiographically as a radiolucency that has:

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Question 19

Advanced caries is seen radiographically as a radiolucency that:

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Exam 24: The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries

Which of the following is the correct classification for proximal caries of enamel and dentin definitely at or through the dentinoenamel junction (DEJ) but less than halfway through the dentin toward the pulp?

Incipient caries is seen radiographically as a radiolucency that has:

Arrested caries refers to caries that occurs under a restoration or around its margins.

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

Which of the following statements regarding the radiographic appearance of occlusal caries is correct?

Severe caries is seen radiographically as a radiolucency that has:

Radiographs are often prescribed to detect caries on which surfaces of the teeth?

When interpreting dental radiographs for caries, which section of the tooth surface should be examined for evidence of proximal caries?

The borders of buccal and lingual caries are usually ill-defined radiographically.

Caries is a disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth.

Proximal caries occur on the buccal and lingual surfaces of the teeth.

Occlusal caries occur on the smooth surfaces of the posterior teeth.

Caries is a pathological process consisting of localized destruction of dental hard tissues by organic acids produced by microorganisms.

What is the name for severe, unchecked caries that affect multiple teeth?

It is the superimposition of the buccal and lingual cusps of the posterior teeth that hinders recording incipient occlusal caries on a radiograph.

Each of the following statements regarding the radiographic appearance of caries is correct EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

As a carious lesion progresses, it takes on a triangular shape with the apex pointing toward the __________________ and the base toward the ___________________.

Which of the following statements regarding caries depth is correct?

Moderate caries is seen radiographically as a radiolucency that has:

Advanced caries is seen radiographically as a radiolucency that:

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As a carious lesion progresses, it takes on a triangular shape with the apex pointing toward the and the base toward the _.