SOPROLIFE System: An Accurate Diagnostic Enhancer

Objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate a light-emitting diode fluorescence tool, the SOPROLIFE light-induced fluorescence evaluator, and compare it to the international caries detection and assessment system-II (ICDAS-II) in the detection of occlusal caries. Methods. A total of 219 perman...

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Main Authors: Mona Zeitouny, Mireille Feghali, Assaad Nasr, Philippe Abou-Samra, Nadine Saleh, Denis Bourgeois, Pierre Farge
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/924741
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Mireille Feghali
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Philippe Abou-Samra
Nadine Saleh
Denis Bourgeois
Pierre Farge
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description Objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate a light-emitting diode fluorescence tool, the SOPROLIFE light-induced fluorescence evaluator, and compare it to the international caries detection and assessment system-II (ICDAS-II) in the detection of occlusal caries. Methods. A total of 219 permanent posterior teeth in 21 subjects, with age ranging from 15 to 65 years, were examined. An intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was computed to assess the reliability between the two diagnostic methods. Results. The results showed a high reliability between the two methods (ICC = 0.92; IC = 0.901–0.940; P<0.001). The SOPROLIFE blue fluorescence mode had a high sensitivity (87%) and a high specificity (99%) when compared to ICDAS-II. Conclusion. Compared to the most used visual method in the diagnosis of occlusal caries lesions, the finding from this study suggests that SOPROLIFE can be used as a reproducible and reliable assessment tool. At a cut-off point, categorizing noncarious lesions and visual change in enamel, SOPROLIFE shows a high sensitivity and specificity. We can conclude that financially ICDAS is better than SOPROLIFE. However SOPROLIFE is easier for clinicians since it is a simple evaluation of images. Finally in terms of efficiency SOPROLIFE is not superior to ICDAS but tends to be equivalent with the same advantages.
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spelling doaj-art-bb5a3d51aa3a48fb943e4abd2f9e360d2025-08-20T02:18:50ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal2356-61401537-744X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/924741924741SOPROLIFE System: An Accurate Diagnostic EnhancerMona Zeitouny0Mireille Feghali1Assaad Nasr2Philippe Abou-Samra3Nadine Saleh4Denis Bourgeois5Pierre Farge6Department of Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, Lebanese University, Hadath, LebanonDepartment of Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, Lebanese University, Hadath, LebanonDepartment of Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, Lebanese University, Hadath, LebanonDepartment of Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, Lebanese University, Hadath, LebanonFaculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Notre Dame University, Beirut, LebanonDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Odontology, University of Lyon 1, 69008 Lyon, FranceDepartment of Endodontics and Dentistry, Faculty of Odontology, University of Lyon 1, 69008 Lyon, FranceObjectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate a light-emitting diode fluorescence tool, the SOPROLIFE light-induced fluorescence evaluator, and compare it to the international caries detection and assessment system-II (ICDAS-II) in the detection of occlusal caries. Methods. A total of 219 permanent posterior teeth in 21 subjects, with age ranging from 15 to 65 years, were examined. An intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was computed to assess the reliability between the two diagnostic methods. Results. The results showed a high reliability between the two methods (ICC = 0.92; IC = 0.901–0.940; P<0.001). The SOPROLIFE blue fluorescence mode had a high sensitivity (87%) and a high specificity (99%) when compared to ICDAS-II. Conclusion. Compared to the most used visual method in the diagnosis of occlusal caries lesions, the finding from this study suggests that SOPROLIFE can be used as a reproducible and reliable assessment tool. At a cut-off point, categorizing noncarious lesions and visual change in enamel, SOPROLIFE shows a high sensitivity and specificity. We can conclude that financially ICDAS is better than SOPROLIFE. However SOPROLIFE is easier for clinicians since it is a simple evaluation of images. Finally in terms of efficiency SOPROLIFE is not superior to ICDAS but tends to be equivalent with the same advantages.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/924741
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