Diagnosis of dental caries

Diagnosis of dental caries

م.م لقاء هاشم قبع

• University of Mosul

• College of Dentistry
• Department of POP

Diagnosis of dental caries

WHO recommends that the diagnosis of caries should be made when a lesion :
• In pit or fissure
• On free smooth surface
• On soften floor or wall
• A temporary filling
• White or chalky spots
• Discolored or rough areas

1. In pit or fissure

2. On free smooth surface

3. On floor or wall of the tooth

4. A temporary filling

• 5. White or chalky spots

• 6. Discolored or rough areas

Diagnosis of dental caries is made with sickle shaped probe.

The probe must be sticks the caries.

Method used to detect dental caries

1. visual method by vision

• 2. Tactile method by using mirror and probe

3. Radiography method

Types of X-ray radiograph images:
• Periapical X-ray radiograph.
• Bitewing X-ray radiograph.
• Panoramic X-ray radiograph.

4. Trans illumination (Fiberoptic light)

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