DIAGNOdent: an optical method for caries detection
The onset of caries is characterized by demineralization of dental hard tissues. Optimal
fluoridation with respective oral hygiene habits and diet may stop the progression of a lesion …
fluoridation with respective oral hygiene habits and diet may stop the progression of a lesion …
A systematic review of the performance of a laser fluorescence device for detecting caries
JD Bader, DA Shugars - The Journal of the American Dental Association, 2004 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT Background The DIAGNOdent, or DD (KaVo America, Lake Zurich, Ill.), a device
for detecting caries using laser fluorescence, has been growing in popularity during the past …
for detecting caries using laser fluorescence, has been growing in popularity during the past …
Masking of labial enamel white spot lesions by resin infiltration--a clinical report.
S Paris, H Meyer-Lueckel - Quintessence international, 2009 - search.ebscohost.com
This article describes a novel approach to treat smooth-surface white spot lesions
microinvasively. The technique is based on the infiltration of enamel caries lesions with …
microinvasively. The technique is based on the infiltration of enamel caries lesions with …
Diagnostic tools for early caries detection
AF Zandoná, DT Zero - The Journal of the American Dental Association, 2006 - Elsevier
Background Management of dental caries demands early detection of carious lesions. This
article provides an overview of the state-of-the-art methodologies for the detection and …
article provides an overview of the state-of-the-art methodologies for the detection and …
Caries lesions after orthodontic treatment followed by quantitative light-induced fluorescence: a 2-year follow-up
TJH Mattousch, MH Van der Veen… - The European Journal …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
The aim of this study was to monitor, by means of quantitative light-induced fluorescence
(QLF), the natural behaviour of white spot lesions detected immediately after orthodontic …
(QLF), the natural behaviour of white spot lesions detected immediately after orthodontic …
Quantitative light fluorescence: a technology for early monitoring of the caries process
GK Stookey - Dental Clinics, 2005 - dental.theclinics.com
There has been a remarkable decline in the prevalence of dental caries in US children and
adults during the past 40 years attributable primarily to the widespread use of fluoride …
adults during the past 40 years attributable primarily to the widespread use of fluoride …
Combining casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate with fluoride: synergistic remineralization potential of artificially demineralized enamel or not?
Recaldent is a product of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP—
ACP). The remineralizing potential of CPP—ACP per se, or when combined with 0.22% Fl …
ACP). The remineralizing potential of CPP—ACP per se, or when combined with 0.22% Fl …
Caries risk assessment: methods available to clinicians for caries detection
S Tranæus, XQ Shi… - Community dentistry and …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
It is hypothesized that occlusal lesions are initiated on the fissure walls and can therefore be
obscured by sound superficial tissue. Additionally, there is evidence that one effect of …
obscured by sound superficial tissue. Additionally, there is evidence that one effect of …
Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF)--a potential method for the dental practitioner.
R Heinrich-Weltzien, J Kühnisch… - Quintessence …, 2003 - search.ebscohost.com
The quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) method is based on the natural
fluorescence of teeth. Currently, the method is predominantly used in vitro and in clinical …
fluorescence of teeth. Currently, the method is predominantly used in vitro and in clinical …
The relative efficacy of fluoride toothpastes assessed with pH cycling
JM Ten Cate, RAM Exterkate, MJ Buijs - Caries research, 2006 - karger.com
This study addressed the dose response between fluoride toothpastes and in vitro de-and
remineralization, to predict the efficacy of toothpastes and understand the mode of action in …
remineralization, to predict the efficacy of toothpastes and understand the mode of action in …