This study investigated the use of the radiographic criteria of shape and density, in addition to the conventional parameter of depth, for differentiating between cavitations and subsurface lesions in enamel caries. It appears that there is no statistically significant relationship between any of the three criteria and the state of the lesion.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Kogon et al. (1987) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 2 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: