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Figures
- Figure 1.
Rampant caries in a child. (Photograph courtesy of Dr. Ana Veira.)
- Figure 2.
Rampant caries in a methamphetamine user.
- Figure 3.
Root caries may be difficult to detect clinically because they are frequently hidden by the gingiva. (Photograph courtesy of Dr. Eduardo Bresciani.)
- Figure 4.
Caries commonly start in the deep grooves (pits and fissures) located on the biting surface of the molar teeth. In this case, a small surface opening hides extensive subsurface decay. (Photograph courtesy of Dr. Eduardo Bresciani.)
- Figure 5.
This radiograph shows interproximal carious lesions that would have been difficult to detect by clinical examination alone.
- Figure 6.
Pictorial representation of the components of a normal periodontium with healthy tissues. (Diagram courtesy of Chris Jung.)
- Figure 7.
Schematic representation of periodontal disease showing tissue destruction and alveolar bone loss. (Diagram courtesy of Chris Jung.)
- Figure 8.
Periodontal abscesses involving 2 neighboring teeth, resulting in draining fistulous tracts.
- Figure 9.
Early pericoronitis associated with partially erupted third molar. Note the soft tissue coverage over the distal portion of the third molar (operculum). In this case, the gingiva was slightly erythematous. No associated swelling was noted, however, purulent exudate was expressible from the pocket. Also note the caries on the partially erupted third molar. (Photograph courtesy of Dr. Pilar Hita-Iglesias.)
- Figure 10.
Differential diagnosis of common causes of dental pain. Additional clinical information and treatment recommendations are provided in the text.
