[The importance of the bitewing image in the early recognition of caries and periodontal diseases in children and adolescents].

In estimating of bite-wing radiographies of lateral teeth at diabetic children in different age groups and developmental dental periods carious diagnostic effect is represented in comparison with clinical observations. Calculating the caries indices for permanent teeth no statistical significant differences appear between clinical and clinical radiographical dates. A comparison of statements at the approximal surfaces shows in all age groups an equal frequency only in radiographic visible destructions of enamel. After the 14th age the number of destructions in the dentin is increasing. The essential modifications at the periodontal bone are in a direct connection with caries and restorations at the corresponding approximal surfaces. The bite-wing radiographic remains his value in recognizing the period of caries activity and should be used in diagnostic of early lesions at patients of risk.