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 …

In vitro comparison of laser fluorescence performance with visual examination for detection of occlusal caries in permanent and primary molars

JA Rodrigues, MB Diniz, ÉB Josgrilberg… - Lasers in medical …, 2009 - Springer
The aim of this study was to compare the performance of the DIAGNOdent 2095 with visual
examination for occlusal caries detection in permanent and primary molars. The sample …

Effect of cut-off points on performance of laser fluorescence for detecting occlusal caries

M Braga, F Mendes, JC Imparato… - Journal of Clinical …, 2007 - meridian.allenpress.com
This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the influence of cut-off points on the performance of
laser fluorescence (LF) in detecting occlusal caries in permanent and primary teeth. The use …

Dental laser identifies early stages of caries.

M Morgan - Dentistry today, 2000 - europepmc.org
In conclusion, the various methods of caries detection used, including visual inspection,
radiographs, and tactile sensation, have a significant subjective component. The …

Influence of professional cleaning and drying of occlusal surfaces on laser fluorescence in vivo

A Lussi, C Longbottom, M Gygax, F Braig - Caries research, 2005 - karger.com
Three dentists recorded laser fluorescence (LF) values on 117 teeth in 70 patients, in the
sequence:(1) moist, uncleaned;(2) dried, uncleaned;(3) moist, cleaned;(4) dried, cleaned. LF …

Diagnostic validity of ICDAS and DIAGNOdent combined: an in vitro study in pre-cavitated lesions

JE Iranzo-Cortés, S Terzic, JM Montiel-Company… - Lasers in medical …, 2017 - Springer
In a continuous process such as caries, it is important to possess criteria or instruments that
allow the lesions to be diagnosed at early stages so that preventive or interceptive …

Influence of the condition of the adjacent tooth surface on fluorescence measurements for the detection of approximal caries

A Lussi, B Zimmerli, E Hellwig… - European journal of oral …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of this study was to test whether the status of the adjacent tooth surface has an
influence on the signal of a new laser fluorescence (LF) device for the detection of …

Clinical performance of clinical-visual examination, digital bitewing radiography, laser fluorescence, and near-infrared light transillumination for detection of non …

N Kocak, E Cengiz-Yanardag - Lasers in Medical Science, 2020 - Springer
The aim of this study was to compare the clinical performance of clinical-visual examination
using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) II, digital bitewing …

A new screening method to detect proximal dental caries using fluorescence imaging

ES Kim, ES Lee, SM Kang, EH Jung, EJ de Jong… - Photodiagnosis and …, 2017 - Elsevier
Objectives This study aimed to assess the screening performance of the quantitative light-
induced fluorescence (QLF) technology to detect proximal caries using both fluorescence …

The influence of the calibration mode of a laser fluorescence device on caries detection

A Braun, F Krause, S Jepsen - Caries research, 2005 - karger.com
The aim of the present study was to assess the influence of the calibration mode of a laser
fluorescence measurement device on caries detection. While positioning the probe on an …