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Title: List and describe two traditional diagnostic tools. Post by: Greenspotsock on Feb 5, 2018 List and describe two traditional diagnostic tools.
What will be an ideal response? Title: List and describe two traditional diagnostic tools. Post by: ashleyjohnson81 on Feb 5, 2018 A basic diagnostic tool is a clinical examination using a probe. Traditional X-rays have been used for more than 100 years to diagnose cavities. X-rays are more effective than clinical examination. X-rays can be used because as the mineral content of the tooth decreases, the X-ray shows the cavity as darker than the surrounding area. The dentist must then interpret the X-ray correctly. This is not a foolproof method of diagnosis, and it may not detect cavities at an early stage, when minimal intervention is necessary.
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