For this study, the researchers compared Spectra readings of occlusal surfaces to clinical ... The examiners found that 32 of the 41 teeth displayed no radiographic indications of decay and nine teeth ...

Telli and Aytan [7] investigated linear and angular measurements using lateral cephalometric radiographs and reported ... at higher risk for developing occlusal decay in all teeth.

Reference methods considered appropriate were histologic evaluation, operative intervention, direct visual inspection after temporary tooth separation and radiography. For studies with the same ...

2.1 Tooth decay (dental caries) is a chronic disease that can result ... and fissures (small grooves) of the occlusal (biting) surface of teeth, the palatal surfaces of the upper molars and the ...

Qvist will hold an oral presentation on a research study titled "Sealing Manifest Occlusal Caries in Permanent ... were followed by annual clinical and radiographic control examinations.

This plastic coating is known as sealant and it helps to protect the teeth from decay. Why are dental sealants used on teeth? The chewing (occlusal) surface of the permanent back teeth (the molars ...

Sometimes referred to as a bitewing X-ray, the periapical radiograph can create a highly detailed image of a single tooth, which allows the dentist to clearly see signs of decay or cracking.