The additional information of bitewing radiographs in the detection of established or severe dentinal decay in 14-year olds: a cross-sectional study in low-caries population.
Aija-Maaria Hietala-LenkkeriMimmi M TolvanenPentti AlanenKaisu PienihäkkinenPublished in: TheScientificWorldJournal (2014)
In a low-caries prevalence population a remarkable portion of both clinically DMFS = 0 and DMFS > 0 14-year olds benefit from BW examination. Most of the benefit is obtained on the occlusal surfaces of the first and the second permanent molars.