occlusal caries

oc·clu·sal car·ies

caries starting from the occlusal surface of a tooth.

oc·clu·sal ca·ries

(ŏ-klūzăl karēz)
Caries starting from occlusal tooth surface.
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Traditional and novel methods for occlusal caries detection: performance on primary teeth.
Therapeutic effects of Pulpotomy and Pulpectomy on deciduous molars with deep caries
However, previous caries-related CBCT researchs have focused mainly on proximal and occlusal caries detection (14-16).
Accuracy of Proximal Caries Depth Measurements: Comparison of Two Computed Cone Beam Tomography and Storage Phosphor Plate Systems/Arayuz Curuk Derinligi Olcum Dogrulugunda Farkli Dental Volumetrik Tomografi Ve Fosfor Plak Sistemlerinin Karsilastirilmasi
This change may be explained because the use of bitewing x-rays for occlusal caries diagnosis has been questioned, since they have been considered more useful for interproximal lesions.
Correlacion del diagnostico clinico y radiografico de la lesion de caries en dientes posteriores
Imaging of inter proximal and occlusal caries, near the beginning root caries, and for imaging decay under compound fillings.
Intellectual prophecy andextrapolative methodology for dental caries in digital technology
In August, the Journal of the American Dental Association published a systematic review, and the updated clinical practice guidelines it helped generate, giving a clear indication to dental professionals as to the marked benefit of the use of sealants in preventing and managing occlusal caries in children and adolescents.
United States : ADA Foundation, 3M Raise Stakes in Battle against Childhood Caries
The DD laser pen is more accurate in determining when teeth are free of occlusal caries than LED based device.
METHODS FOR CARIES DETECTION: AN OVERVIEW
Intraoral examination revealed a proximal carious lesion involving the distal surface of tooth 74 and occlusal caries with 75 (Figure 1).
Case of self inflicted injury with a broken needle in the interdental area
Reproducibility and accuracy of the ICDAS-II for occlusal caries detection.
Reporte de una metodologia de calibracion de examinadores en el uso del Sistema Internacional de Deteccion y Valoracion de Caries (ICDAS)
This effect can be achieved with a fiber optic illuminator, which is readily available at the hand piece coupler of the dental operatory and has been used for detection of approximal and occlusal caries.
Contemporary diagnostic aids in endodontics
Results after 3 years of non-operative occlusal caries treatment of erupting permanent first molars.
Diagnosing non-cavitated lesions in epidemiological studies: practical and scientific considerations
Measurement of Histological and Radiographic Depth and Width of Occlusal Caries Lesions: A Methodological Study.
Dental students consistency in applying the ICDAS system within paediatric dentistry
Evaluation of visual, explorer, and a laser device for detection of early occlusal caries.
Lasers in dentistry--an overview
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