A Comparative<i>in Vitro</i>Study to Diagnose Decayed Dental Tissue Using Different Methods

Lizarelli, R. F. Z.; Bregagnolo, Janete Cinira; Lizarelli, Renata Zanirato; Palhares, Juliana Maria Costa; Villa, Girlene E.P

doi:10.1089/1549541041438669

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“…This may be seen as limiting the external validity of the findings of this study. However majority of carious lesions occur in pits and fissures on occlusal surfaces [24] and moreover as lesions on occlusal surfaces are the most difficult to reliably diagnose [25] the findings of this study will contribute to the available literature. Future research could include caries detection on other tooth surfaces in vivo.…”

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Comparison of photographic and visual assessment of occlusal caries with histology as the reference standard

Boye

Walsh

Pretty³

et al. 2012

BMC Oral Health

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BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to compare diagnostic performance for the detection of caries using photographs with an established visual examination method and histological sections as the reference standard.Methods50 extracted permanent teeth were assessed for the presence of occlusal caries by 9 examiners using two methods; traditional visual examination developed by BASCD and photographs produced by an intra-oral camera. For both methods, diagnoses were made at “caries into dentine” level. The teeth were histologically sectioned and the diagnostic decisions using visual and photographic assessment were compared to the histological reference standard. Inter- and intra- examiner reliability for the methods was assessed and weighted kappa values were calculated.ResultsThe visual examination method had a median sensitivity value of 65.6% and a median specificity value of 82.4%. The photographic assessments method had a median sensitivity of 81.3% and a median specificity of 82.4%.ConclusionsThe photographic assessments method had a higher sensitivity for caries detection than the visual examination. The two methods had comparable specificities and good intra- and inter- examiner reliability.

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Comparison of photographic and visual assessment of occlusal caries with histology as the reference standard

Boye

Walsh

Pretty³

et al. 2012

BMC Oral Health

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“…The device is based on the principle that carious tissue fluoresces more strongly than sound tissue, and this change is registered as an increased number displayed on a monitor. 9 The performance and reproducibility of results of the laser fluorescence device have been investigated for occlusal caries [9][10][11][12][13] and smooth surface lesions. 1,2,8,14,15 However, the efficacy of laser fluorescence in monitoring remineralization of incipient caries lesions is still unclear.…”

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The Efficacy of Laser Fluorescence to Detect in Vitro Demineralization and Remineralization of Smooth Enamel Surfaces

Diniz

Leme²,

Cardoso³

et al. 2009

Photomedicine and Laser Surgery

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the laser fluorescence (LF) device in detecting in vitro demineralization and remineralization of smooth surface caries-like lesions. Background Data:The early detection of smooth surface caries-like lesions is important to provide proper management of carious lesions, and allows monitoring of them over time. Also, some authors suggest that LF could be useful in monitoring the caries pathological process. Materials and Methods: Seventy-eight blocks of bovine teeth were obtained, and then submitted to artificial caries lesion induction and to a pH-cycling process. Superficial microhardness (SMH) and laser fluorescence analysis were performed at baseline, after induction of caries-like lesions, and after the pH-cycling regimen to promote remineralization. Results: Friedman's and multiple comparison tests were performed for all variables. SMH analysis showed significant differences (p Ͻ 0.

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“…2 Furthermore, by the time the carious process can be detected radiographically or by visual or tactile perception, the lesion is no longer incipient and generally needs to be restored. [3][4][5] The prevention of dental caries will depend on the appropriate detection of dental caries at its earliest stage. We should detect not only "cavities," but also early signs of demineralization and disease activity.…”

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Xenon Light has Effectiveness on the Detection of Incipient Carious Lesions on Bovine Enamel in Vitro

Lee

Jeong²,

An³

et al. 2007

Photomedicine and Laser Surgery

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A Comparativein VitroStudy to Diagnose Decayed Dental Tissue Using Different Methods

Abstract: GV was highly statistically different from the others groups, even when compared with GVI, which means that dentists must use every method they can get to avoid a false-negative diagnosis.

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Comparison of photographic and visual assessment of occlusal caries with histology as the reference standard

Comparison of photographic and visual assessment of occlusal caries with histology as the reference standard

The Efficacy of Laser Fluorescence to Detect in Vitro Demineralization and Remineralization of Smooth Enamel Surfaces

Xenon Light has Effectiveness on the Detection of Incipient Carious Lesions on Bovine Enamel in Vitro

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