Tag: caries interpretation

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Caries Interpretation: Root Caries

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…
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Caries Interpretation: Occlusal Caries Answers

Onto the answers for occlusal caries interpretation practice. 1. Maxillary right second molar (#2) = occlusal decay Maxillary right first molar (#3) = occlusal decay Mandibular right first molar (#30) = occlusal decay 2. Maxillary left first molar (#14) = occlusal decay 3. Maxillary left second molar (#15) = occlusal…
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Caries Interpretation: Interproximal Caries Answers

Here are the answers to yesterdays practice radiographs. 1. Maxillary right second molar (#2) = mesial incipient (less than 50% through enamel) Maxillary right first molar (#3) = distal incipient (less than 50% through enamel) Maxillary right second premolar (#4) = distal and mesial Maxillary right first premolar (#5) =…
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Caries Interpretation: Occlusal Caries

Now onto occlusal caries, which are more often found clinically when small.  Here’s the goods. A well-localized radiolucent band/area is seen at the dentino-enamel junction of the occlusal surface. It starts as a band following the junction but as it grows will become more of an area. Note the radiolucent…