Question 252 · LDEK · Diagnosis
Transillumination is used in endodontics to:
- A. localize root canals.
- B. confirm blood circulation in the pulp.
- C. identify longitudinal crown fractures.
- D. diagnose the pulp status of teeth with large restorations.
- E. diagnose patients with pacemakers.
Hint
Light passing through a tooth is stopped by any discontinuity in its hard tissues.
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