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Bitewing case, 11 October 2026

4 carious lesions are labeled on this bitewing radiograph.

Today's case
Bitewing radiograph with 4 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) Recurrent caries beside a restoration on tooth 45 (#29), reaching the middle of the dentin.
  2. 16 (#3) Caries on tooth 16 (#3), a surface lesion.
  3. 46 (#30) Caries on tooth 46 (#30), reaching the middle of the dentin.
  4. 47 (#31) Caries on tooth 47 (#31), a deep lesion.

Also labeled on this radiograph: 6 fillings and 2 calculus deposits.

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