Accuracy of visual and radiographic ICDAS-merged criteria for secondary caries on permanent posterior teeth.
Researchers compared visual and radiographic methods for detecting secondary caries around restorations on back teeth using microscopic examination as the reference standard. Visual assessment showed better sensitivity for identifying early caries, while radiographic methods had higher specificity; both methods demonstrated substantial reliability and accuracy.
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