Int Dent J
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Hidden caries is a term used to describe occlusal dentine caries that is missed on a visual examination, but is large enough and demineralised enough to be detected radiographically. The detection rate of such lesions will depend upon the prevalence of caries in the population and the frequency with which bitewing radiographic examinations are performed. ⋯ However, this possibility has yet to be tested clinically and until it is, practising dentists would be wise to examine bitewing radiographs carefully for occlusal demineralisation. The authors would treat such hidden lesions by removing soft caries and placing sealant restorations.
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In 1991, the pattern of sugar consumption in samples of 172 12-year-old children and 231 15-19-year-old adolescents was studied. Twenty-four hour dietary records of five consecutive days were obtained from each subject. ⋯ Students mostly consumed sweetened drinks at meals, especially at breakfast and ate sugary foods between meal times, particularly between lunch and dinner. Sweetened tea and juice were the most popular drinks and confectionery was the most popular snack food.