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Hidden caries, or occlusal dentine caries missed visually, can be detected radiographically. Careful visual examination may reduce its occurrence, but bitewing radiographs remain crucial for diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Cariology

Background:

  • Hidden caries refers to occlusal dentine caries not detected visually but identifiable via radiography.
  • Detection rates are influenced by caries prevalence and radiographic examination frequency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the nature of hidden caries.
  • To discuss diagnostic and treatment approaches for hidden caries.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the concept of hidden caries.
  • Discussion of diagnostic challenges and potential improvements in visual examination.
  • Consideration of radiographic detection methods.

Main Results:

  • Hidden caries is defined by radiographic detection of demineralized dentine missed during visual inspection.

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  • The existence of hidden caries as a distinct entity is uncertain.
  • Improved visual examination techniques could potentially reduce the incidence of hidden caries.

    • Conclusions:

    • Practicing dentists should carefully examine bitewing radiographs for occlusal demineralization.
    • Treatment involves removing soft caries and applying sealant restorations.
    • Further clinical studies are needed to validate improved visual examination techniques.