Caries detection methods based on changes in optical properties between healthy and carious tissue

L Karlsson - International journal of dentistry, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
A conservative, noninvasive or minimally invasive approach to clinical management of
dental caries requires diagnostic techniques capable of detecting and quantifying lesions at …

Non‐cavitated carious lesions detection methods: a systematic review

J Gomez, M Tellez, IA Pretty… - … Dentistry and Oral …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of this study was to critically appraise the performance of detection methods for non‐
cavitated carious lesions (NCCL s). A detailed search of Medline (via OVID), the C ochrane …

The performance of conventional and fluorescence-based methods for occlusal caries detection: an in vivo study with histologic validation

MB Diniz, T Boldieri, JA Rodrigues… - The Journal of the …, 2012 - Elsevier
Background The authors conducted an in vivo study to determine clinical cutoffs for a laser
fluorescence (LF) device, an LF pen and a fluorescence camera (FC), as well as to evaluate …

Performance of laser fluorescence devices and visual examination for the detection of occlusal caries in permanent molars

P Rechmann, D Charland… - … of biomedical optics, 2012 - spiedigitallibrary.org
The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic capabilities of a laser fluorescence tool
DIAGNOdent (KaVo, Biberach, Germany) and two light-emitting diode fluorescence tools …

Validity of caries detection on occlusal surfaces and treatment decisions based on results from multiple caries‐detection methods

AC Pereira, H Eggertsson… - European Journal of …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate whether having results available from multiple
detection methods influences dentist's treatment decisions for incipient caries lesions on …

Systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic methods for occlusal surface caries

S Kapor, MJ Rankovic, Y Khazaei, A Crispin… - Clinical oral …, 2021 - Springer
Aim This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic performance
of commonly used methods for occlusal caries diagnostics, such as visual examination (VE) …

Clinical diagnosis of fissure caries with conventional and laser-induced fluorescence techniques

CH Chu, ECM Lo, DSH You - Lasers in medical science, 2010 - Springer
We studied the in vivo validity of dentinal fissure caries diagnosis by visual examination,
bitewing radiography, and use of a laser-induced fluorescence device (DIAGNOdent). A total …

In‐vivo occlusal caries prevention by pulsed CO2‐laser and fluoride varnish treatment—A clinical pilot study

P Rechmann, DA Charland… - Lasers in surgery …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Objectives High caries prevalence in occlusal pits and fissures
warrants novel prevention methods. An 86% reduction in dental enamel smooth surface …

In vivo evaluation of laser fluorescence performance using different cut-off limits for occlusal caries detection

MB Diniz, JA Rodrigues, AB Paula… - Lasers in medical …, 2009 - Springer
The aim of this in vivo study was to evaluate the performance of laser fluorescence (LF)
comparing different cut-off limits for occlusal caries detection. One hundred and thirty first …

Fluorescence devices for the detection of dental caries

Cochrane Oral Health Group, R Macey… - Cochrane Database …, 1996 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Caries is one of the most prevalent and preventable conditions worldwide. If
identified early enough then non‐invasive techniques can be applied, and therefore this …