Comparison between a laser fluorescence device and visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in children
Occlusal surfaces of molars are especially susceptible to the development of caries due to the features, such as pits and deep fissures, of their anatomical structure. Aim: To evaluate the efficiency of DIAGNOdent laser fluorescence measurements in comparison with visual examination for occlusal car...
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| description | Occlusal surfaces of molars are especially susceptible to the development of caries due to the features, such as pits and deep fissures, of their anatomical structure. Aim: To evaluate the efficiency of DIAGNOdent laser fluorescence measurements in comparison with visual examination for occlusal caries detection for first permanent molars in children. Methods: The study involved 156 permanent molar teeth in 40 children aged 7–12 years. A relatively new technology, the fluorescence laser DIAGNOdent pen, was used for detecting and diagnosing caries on the occlusal surfaces of molars. The visual examination of fissures was based on the Ekstrand classification system. Results: The results showed a strong relationship between examination with the DIAGNOdent and visual inspection. DIAGNOdent’s sensitivity and specificity were 97% and 52%, respectively, indicating that the laser fluorescence DIAGNOdent pen is a reproducible and accurate diagnostic tool that may be very helpful in conjunction with visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in permanent molars in children. Keywords: Laser fluorescence, Visual detection, Occlusal caries |
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| spelling | doaj-art-da5e532b0f7b4e37ae44c9e13318ec582025-08-20T03:24:25ZengSpringerSaudi Dental Journal1013-90522012-07-0124316917410.1016/j.sdentj.2012.07.002Comparison between a laser fluorescence device and visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in childrenChaza Kouchaji0Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Damascus University, SyriaOcclusal surfaces of molars are especially susceptible to the development of caries due to the features, such as pits and deep fissures, of their anatomical structure. Aim: To evaluate the efficiency of DIAGNOdent laser fluorescence measurements in comparison with visual examination for occlusal caries detection for first permanent molars in children. Methods: The study involved 156 permanent molar teeth in 40 children aged 7–12 years. A relatively new technology, the fluorescence laser DIAGNOdent pen, was used for detecting and diagnosing caries on the occlusal surfaces of molars. The visual examination of fissures was based on the Ekstrand classification system. Results: The results showed a strong relationship between examination with the DIAGNOdent and visual inspection. DIAGNOdent’s sensitivity and specificity were 97% and 52%, respectively, indicating that the laser fluorescence DIAGNOdent pen is a reproducible and accurate diagnostic tool that may be very helpful in conjunction with visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in permanent molars in children. Keywords: Laser fluorescence, Visual detection, Occlusal carieshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905212000545 |
| spellingShingle | Chaza Kouchaji Comparison between a laser fluorescence device and visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in children Saudi Dental Journal |
| title | Comparison between a laser fluorescence device and visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in children |
| title_full | Comparison between a laser fluorescence device and visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in children |
| title_fullStr | Comparison between a laser fluorescence device and visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in children |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison between a laser fluorescence device and visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in children |
| title_short | Comparison between a laser fluorescence device and visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in children |
| title_sort | comparison between a laser fluorescence device and visual examination in the detection of occlusal caries in children |
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