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Bitewing case, 25 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. 45 (#29) Caries on tooth 45 (#29), a surface lesion.
  2. 44 (#28) Caries on tooth 44 (#28), a surface lesion.

Also labeled on this radiograph: 7 fillings, 2 calculus deposits and 1 overhang.

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