In Vivo Comparison of Laser Fluorescence, Near-Infrared Transillumination, and Conventional Methods for Approximal Caries Detection
Arda Bingül, Oya Bala, Sinem Akgül, Ceyda Sarı · 2026
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Description
Arda Bingül and three co-authors compare ways to find early tooth decay between teeth in this two thousand twenty-six study. Decay in the contact zone hides from the eye until late. Dentists mix visual checks and X-rays, but light-based tools promise earlier, radiation-free detection. The team tested laser fluorescence and near-infrared light shining through the tooth. Seventy-six back teeth or surfaces in patients aged fifteen to sixty were examined.
Three examiners scored each site on their own. True decay was settled by standard exams for shallow lesions and by opening the tooth for deep ones. The authors weighed accuracy and agreement between examiners. Such head-to-head data help dentists choose detection aids with confidence.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Arda Bingül, Oya Bala, Sinem Akgül, Ceyda Sarı |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 39 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |