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Bitewing case, 21 September 2026

2 carious lesions are labeled on this bitewing radiograph.

Today's case
Bitewing radiograph with 2 carious lesions outlined. The maxillary teeth run along the top of the picture, the mandibular teeth along the bottom.
Expert labels outlined. Tooth numbers follow the FDI system, with the Universal number in brackets.

What the experts labeled

  1. 14 (#5) Caries on tooth 14 (#5), reaching the middle of the dentin.
  2. 13 (#6) Caries on tooth 13 (#6), a surface lesion.

Also labeled on this radiograph: 7 fillings and 4 root remnants.

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