Radiology: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Radiology

Sample item

What image detects interproximal caries?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Bitewing

This item reviews Radiology; Bitewing is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Chest xray

    Chest xray does not fit the stated pattern.

  • B. CT head

    CT head is plausible but is not the best answer.

  • C. DEXA

    DEXA is unsupported by the key finding.

  • D. Bitewing (correct)

    Correct. Bitewing matches the defining feature.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, Bitewing. This item reviews Radiology; Bitewing is the best answer because it directly matches the imaging or dental principle described.

Why is "Chest xray" not the answer?

Chest xray does not fit the stated pattern.

Why is "CT head" not the answer?

CT head is plausible but is not the best answer.

Why is "DEXA" not the answer?

DEXA is unsupported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Radiology in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Bitewing matches the defining feature.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Radiology?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.