This is the last post on the short caries interpretation series and it will be about recurrent caries. When evaluating for recurrent caries look for a diffuse radiolucent area going away from the existing restoration margins typically towards the pulp chamber. Note the diffuse radiolucent areas apical to the interproximal […]
Now for some root caries and cervical burnout practice. Where can you find both below? 1. 2. 3. Answers coming tomorrow or you can leave them below. Thanks and enjoy!
Now this post will be fairly short as root caries are more commonly seen intraorally then on radiographs. Larger lesions with loss of tooth structure will be evident on radiographs. Note the loss of tooth structure apical to the cemento-enamel junction of the maxillary canine. One thing to be aware […]
