A Suspected Carious Lesion on the Occlusal Surface of Tooth

Multiple Choice

A suspected carious lesion on the occlusal surface of tooth #19 is BEST detected by applying firm pressure with the sharp tip of an explorer to the occlusal grooves. Catching the tip of the explorer in the grooves of a tooth is a recommended method of caries detection.

A) Both statements are TRUE
B) The first statement is TRUE; the second FALSE
C) The first statement is FALSE; the second TRUE
D) Both statements are FALSE