Hidden caries: what is it? Does it exist? Does it matter?
Int Dent J
; 47(5): 259-65, 1997 Oct.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9448806
ABSTRACT
Hidden caries is a term used to describe occlusal dentine caries that is missed on a visual examination, but is large enough and demineralised enough to be detected radiographically. The detection rate of such lesions will depend upon the prevalence of caries in the population and the frequency with which bitewing radiographic examinations are performed. Whether 'hidden caries' is a distinct clinical entity, reflecting a particular anatomical fissure topography or a different bacterial aetiology, is unknown. It is possible that an improved visual examination, with careful cleaning and drying of teeth, may improve occlusal caries detection to the point where 'hidden caries' no longer exists. However, this possibility has yet to be tested clinically and until it is, practising dentists would be wise to examine bitewing radiographs carefully for occlusal demineralisation. The authors would treat such hidden lesions by removing soft caries and placing sealant restorations.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Caries Dental
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Dentina
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int Dent J
Año:
1997
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido