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

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True. Because of the superimposition of the buccal and lingual cusps, occlusal caries in early stages (incipient and moderate) may not be imaged on a radiograph.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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