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Occlusal 'hidden caries'

K L Weerheijm1

  • 1Department of Cariology, Endodontology and Paedodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Dental Update
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Hidden caries, a dentine lesion invisible on clinical examination, is increasingly recognized. Bitewing radiography is crucial for diagnosing these hidden dental caries, even when enamel appears sound.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Cariology

Background:

  • 'Hidden caries' describes dentine lesions undetectable clinically, with sound or minimally demineralized occlusal enamel.
  • Increased prevalence of clinically sound occlusal surfaces highlights the diagnostic challenge.
  • Practitioners may be surprised by radiographic findings of extensive lesions missed during clinical examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing and diagnosing hidden caries.
  • To highlight the diagnostic value of bitewing radiography for hidden caries.
  • To inform practitioners about the potential for significant dentine lesions beneath intact enamel.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical and radiographic diagnostic criteria for hidden caries.
  • Emphasis on the interpretation of bitewing radiographs.
  • Clinical examination protocols for identifying potential hidden caries.

Main Results:

  • Hidden caries presents as dentine lesions on radiographs, not clinically apparent.
  • Bitewing radiography is essential for detecting these lesions.
  • Clinical examination alone can underestimate the true extent of caries.

Conclusions:

  • Practitioners must consider the possibility of hidden caries.
  • Careful radiographic examination is vital for accurate diagnosis.
  • Radiographs significantly aid in the diagnosis of hidden caries, preventing missed clinical findings.

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