Refer to the details to determine which of the patient's teeth appear to have signs of occlusal decay that were not treated properly.

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✓ Correct answer: B. 29 Tooth #29 was diagnosed with decay on the disto-occlusal (DO) surface during the patient's last dental appointment, two years ago. Given the passage of time without treatment, this tooth is the most likely to have untreated occlusal decay.

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