Objective Despite developments of dental shade selection methods, shade selection is still a
challenge affecting esthetic outcomes. The purpose of this review was to discuss visual and …

Statement of problem Artificial intelligence (AI) models have been developed for periodontal
applications, including diagnosing gingivitis and periodontal disease, but their accuracy and …

In the global epidemic era, oral problems significantly impact a major population of children.
The key to a child's optimal health is early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of these …

OBJECTIVES: To review current status of hand held systems for tooth colour matching in
vivo and corresponding research. SOURCES:“Medline” database from 1981 to 2010 were …

Background Dental plaque causes many common oral diseases (eg, caries, gingivitis, and
periodontitis). Therefore, plaque detection and control are extremely important for children's …

Introduction A digital plaque image analysis system was developed to objectively assess
dental plaque formation and coverage in patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances …

Dental plaque is a biofilm structured in an extracellular matrix of polymers of host and
microbial origin; the microorganisms can coexist in harmony with the host, thus guarantying …

Objectives To evaluate through computer software analysis, the efficacy of the use of a
plaque disclosing agent as a visual guide for biofilm removal during professional …

INTRODUCTION: Good oral hygiene is a challenge for orthodontic patients because food
readily becomes trapped around the brackets and under the archwires, and appliances are …

Objectives To determine the validity and reliability of novel digitalized tools for dental plaque
detection and explore the benefits and limitations connected to their use. Data Reporting …