Macroscopic and radiographic examination of proximal root surface caries

Authors

  • Gunilla Nordenram Stureby Geriatric Hospital, Enskede, Departments of Oral Radiology, Cariology, Stockholm, Sweden; Oral Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Ann Bergkvist Stureby Geriatric Hospital, Enskede, Departments of Oral Radiology, Cariology, Stockholm, Sweden; Oral Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Gunilla Johnson Stureby Geriatric Hospital, Enskede, Departments of Oral Radiology, Cariology, Stockholm, Sweden; Oral Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Carl O. Henriksson Stureby Geriatric Hospital, Enskede, Departments of Oral Radiology, Cariology, Stockholm, Sweden; Oral Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Goran Anneroth Stureby Geriatric Hospital, Enskede, Departments of Oral Radiology, Cariology, Stockholm, Sweden; Oral Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/00016358809004753

Keywords:

Active caries, chronic caries, diagnostic agreements, extracted teeth, geriatric dentistry, primary caries, secondary caries

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to compare macroscopic and radiographic examination of proximal root surface canes of extracted teeth from patients aged 65–95 years. Although the study conditions for macroscopic and radiographic diagnosis favored more sensitive evaluations than routine clinical conditions, there was a 24% disagreement in diagnosis. This finding indicates that under routine clinical conditions it is difficult to register with certainty all superficial root carious lesions. Even in the absence of clinically detectable root surface caries, preventive measures should be considered for elderly people with exposed root surfaces.

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Published

1988-01-01

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 2 (1988): Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

Section

Articles