Which of the following statements regarding the radiographic appearance of occlusal caries is correct?
A) Occlusal carious lesions are located on the incisal edges of the anterior teeth.
B) Incipient occlusal caries is well-visualized on the radiograph.
C) Radiolucencies in dentin below occlusal enamel indicate occlusal caries.
D) The irregularity of cusps and occlusal pits and fissures usually indicate the presence of caries.

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Radiolucencies in the dentin below the occlusal enamel would indicate that the caries have penetrated the enamel and are now present in the dentin, which is a characteristic of occlusal caries. A and D are incorrect as occlusal caries is not typically found on the incisal edges of anterior teeth, and the irregularity of cusps and pits may be indicative of caries but is not a definitive diagnostic feature. B is also incorrect as incipient occlusal caries is often difficult to visualize on radiographs.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Radiographic Appearance of Occlusal