U.S., Oct. 21 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07882693) titled 'The Effect of Bitewing Radiography on Outcomes and Costs of Treating Caries in Permanent Teeth' on Oct. 12.
Brief Summary: Dentists commonly use bitewing radiographs (dental X-rays) together with a visual-tactile (clinical) examination to detect cavities between the back teeth. While bitewing radiography can identify some lesions that are not visible during a visual-tactile examination, it is unclear whether its use improves outcomes that are important to patients. Radiographs may lead to the detection and treatment of lesions that would not otherwise cause problems, resulting in additional costs and dental procedures. Despite the w...