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Effect of Illumination on the Accuracy of Identifying Interproximal Carious Lesions on Bitewing RadiographsFULL TEXT
• Paul Deep, BSc, MSc, DMD • A b s t r a c tObjective: To determine if the accuracy of identifying interproximal carious lesions on bitewing radiographs depends on the level of secondary illumination. Methods: Fourteen dentists examined bitewing radiographs of simulated interproximal lesions on dentition phantoms in conditions of maximal secondary illumination (the light condition) and minimal secondary illumination (the dark condition). Results: There was no significant difference (p = 0.07) in the accuracy of identifying simulated interproximal carious lesions on bitewing radiographs in the light mean accuracy (72% ± 12%) and dark (75% ± 12%) conditions. Clinical Significance: Examining bitewing radiographs on a viewbox located in the operatory is adequate for accurately identifying interproximal carious lesions.
MeSH Key Words: dental caries/radiography; lighting; observer variation
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