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

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 501-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas A. Rodrigues ◽  
Michele B. Diniz ◽  
Érika B. Josgrilberg ◽  
Rita C. L. Cordeiro
Keyword(s):  
Laser Fluorescence ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
Visual Examination ◽  
Occlusal Caries ◽  
In Vitro Comparison

Combined validity of DIAGNOdent™ and visual examination for in vitro detection of occlusal caries in primary molars

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katerina Kavvadia ◽  
Panagiotis Lagouvardos ◽  
Daphne Apostolopoulou
Keyword(s):  
Primary Molars ◽  
Visual Examination ◽  
Occlusal Caries

An in vitro Comparison between Laser Fluorescence and Visual Examination for Detection of Demineralization in Occlusal Pits and Fissures

1998 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. G. Ferreira Zandoná ◽  
M. Analoui ◽  
B. B. Beiswanger ◽  
R. L. Isaacs ◽  
A. H. Kafrawy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Fluorescence ◽  
Visual Examination ◽  
Pits And Fissures ◽  
In Vitro Comparison

scholarly journals In situ and in vitro comparison of laser fluorescence with visual inspection in detecting occlusal caries lesions

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andréia Bolzan de Paula ◽  
Juliana Álvares Duarte Bonini Campos ◽  
Michele Baffi Diniz ◽  
Josimeri Hebling ◽  
Jonas Almeida Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Laser Fluorescence ◽  
Occlusal Caries ◽  
Caries Lesions ◽  
In Vitro Comparison

scholarly journals The Performance of ICDAS-II Using Low-Powered Magnification with Light-Emitting Diode Headlight and Alternating Current Impedance Spectroscopy Device for Detection of Occlusal Caries on Primary Molars

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timucin Ari ◽  
Nilgun Ari
Keyword(s):  
Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Clinical Diagnostics ◽  
Caries Detection ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
Occlusal Caries ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Occlusal Surfaces ◽  
Icdas Ii

Early detection of occlusal caries in children is challenging for the dentists, because of the morphology of pit and fissures. The aim of this study was to compare in vitro the diagnostic performance of low-powered magnification with light-emitting diode headlight (LPMLED) using ICDAS-II criteria and AC Impedance Spectroscopy (ACIS) device, on occlusal surfaces of primary molars. The occlusal surfaces of 18 extracted primary molars were examined blindly by two examiners. The teeth were sectioned and examined under light microscopy using Downer’s histological criteria as gold standard. Good to excellent inter- and intraexaminer reproducibility, higher sensitivity, specificity, and AUC values were achieved by LPMLED at D1 threshold. Also the relationship between histology and LPMLED was statistically significant. In conclusion visual aids have the potential to improve the performance of early caries detection and clinical diagnostics in children. Despite its potential, ACIS device should be considered as an adjunct method in detecting caries on primary teeth.

scholarly journals Performance in vitro of apex locators in determining root length in primary molars

2016 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-249
Author(s):  
Fernanda Mara Paiva BERTOLI ◽  
Carolina Dea BRUZAMOLIN ◽  
Flares BARATTO FILHO ◽  
Débora Andrade da SILVA ◽  
Flávia Fagundes Sens TOMAZINHO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Digital Radiography ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Root Length ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
Visual Examination ◽  
Length Determination

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate performance of digital radiographic and two electronic apex locators, Propex II and Root ZX in root canal length determination in primary molars. Methods: 25 primary molars were divided into two groups, G1 without root resorption and G2 with root resorption. The exams were performed using all methods by two experienced examiners, with 1-week interval. The gold standard was determined by visual examination. The methods were statistically analyzed regarding the values of reproducibility and correlated with the gold standard by Pearson´s correlation coefficient. Results: The root canal length determination coincided with gold standard in 22.7% for Root ZX, 17.5% for Propex II and 12.5% for digital radiography. Correlation values were higher in G1, the Root ZX presented the highest values. In G2 the digital radiography showed the lowest correlation. In G1, the intra-examiner reproducibility values ranged from 0.925 to 0.523, and interexaminer 0.863 to 0.670. In G2, the values of intra-examiner reproducibility ranges from 0.864 to 0.097, and inter was 0.774 to 0.379. Conclusion: It was concluded that the methods performance varying according to examiner's experience. The Root ZX presented the highest reproducibility and accuracy.

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