Which of the following statements is false?
A) Radiographs assist with determining active versus arrested disease.
B) Radiographs provide information on the tooth root-to-crown ratio.
C) Radiographs provide documentation of the progression of periodontal disease.
D) Radiographs can assist the practitioner with predicting outcomes of treatment.
A
Explanation: A) Radiographs do not assist with determining active versus arrested disease because they do not image soft tissue details. A clinical examination of gingival and periodontal conditions is necessary.
B) Radiographs do not assist with determining active versus arrested disease because they do not image soft tissue details. A clinical examination of gingival and periodontal conditions is necessary.
C) Radiographs do not assist with determining active versus arrested disease because they do not image soft tissue details. A clinical examination of gingival and periodontal conditions is necessary.
D) Radiographs do not assist with determining active versus arrested disease because they do not image soft tissue details. A clinical examination of gingival and periodontal conditions is necessary.
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