Occlusal radiographs can be used for:
A)detecting decay.
B)checking bone levels between the teeth.
C)locating unerupted teeth.
D)checking for infections at the apex of the teeth.

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Occlusal radiographs can be used for locating unerupted teeth and retained roots of extracted teeth,and for measuring changes in the size and shape of the maxilla or mandible.
Bitewing radiographs are primarily used to detect decay between the teeth.Occlusal radiographs do not show enough detail between the teeth to see possible decay.
Occlusal radiographs do not show the bone levels or infections between the teeth because of the angulation used to take the radiographs.

Occlusal Radiographs Can Be Used For