The aims of this study were to determine the diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility of the laser fluorescence device (LF), and the relationship between laser fluorescence readings taken at the entrance of the fissure, ICDAS visual examination caries detection system and the histological depth of the lesion. Two hundred and forty teeth (122 human third molars and 118 bicuspids) were selected fr...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to identify the most caries-susceptible site of pits and fissures on first permanent molars by quantitative evaluation of the mineralization in both caries-active and caries-free children, and to provide helpful information for cost-effective, targeted prevention. METHODS Eighty-four caries-free and 85 caries-active children were selected from 800 6- to 7...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to verify the influence of individual calibration on sound tooth surfaces and the number of readings on in vitro performance of a laser fluorescence (LF) device to detect occlusal caries in primary teeth. METHODS After standard calibration (on the porcelain reference object), 72 clinically suspect sites on occlusal surfaces of 54 exfoliated or extracted (...

AIM This research was aimed to investigate the in vivo and in vitro performance of traditional and novel methods in the detection of occlusal caries in primary teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred twenty primary molar teeth were assessed by two examiners both in vivo using ICDAS II, radiographic examination, DIAGNOdent pen, CarieScan PRO and SoproLife camera and in vitro using the mention...

The aim of this study was to compare visual inspection (VI) and electrical conductance (EC) and laser fluorescence (LF) measurements in detecting occlusal caries. VI was based on fissure discoloration and performed with the naked eye. EC was measured with the ECM device (Lode Diagnostic, Groningen, The Netherlands), and LF was assessed with the DIAGNOdent apparatus (KaVo, Biberach, Germany). In...

BACKGROUND Reliable caries detection is a cornerstone in the modern caries treatment schema. This study aimed to evaluate adopting traditional and new caries detection methods by third-year dental students. METHODS Fifty-seven students were given lectures on caries detection, after which they evaluated 27 extracted carious teeth using traditional clinical assessment (CE), Nyvad's, and ICDAS m...

INTRODUCTION Providing desirable smile is one of the main concerns in cosmetic dentistry. Hyperpigmentation is one of the esthetic concerns especially in gummy smile patients. Lasers with different wavelength are used for oral surgery including Carbon Dioxide Laser (CO2), Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (Nd:YAG), Erbium family and diode laser. In this case, all esthetic procedures incl...