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- Title
Accuracy of an intraoral scanner with near‐infrared imaging feature in detection of interproximal caries of permanent teeth: An in vivo validation.
- Authors
Kanar, Özlem; Tağtekin, Dilek; Korkut, Bora
- Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of an intraoral scanner with near‐infrared imaging (NIRI) feature in the diagnosis of interproximal caries and to compare it with the visual‐tactile method (VTM), bitewing radiography (BWR), and panoramic radiography (PR). Materials and Methods: Six hundred thirty‐nine interproximal surfaces (mesial‐distal) of posterior teeth from 22 volunteers were examined. Results were scored by VTM, BWR, PR, and NIRI. Lesions were scored as 0 for no‐caries, 1 for early‐enamel lesion (EEL), and 2 for lesions involving dentino–enamel junction (DEJ). McNemar, Kappa, and Fleis Kappa tests were used to evaluate the agreement levels. Pearson's Chi‐square test was used to determine the matching rates after validation. Results: A good level of agreement was observed between examination methods (Ƙ = 0.613; p < 0.001). In pairwise comparisons, a moderate agreement was seen between all the methods for lesions with DEJ involvement, while a statistically good agreement was observed between BWR and NIRI (Ƙ = 0.675; p < 0.001). As a result of validation, the accuracy of NIRI for molars was considered 85.2% and 75.7% for premolars in EELs, 85.2% for molars, and 70% for premolars regarding the lesions involving DEJ. Conclusions: Intraoral scanners with the NIRI feature may be used for diagnosing interproximal caries, especially for permanent molars. Clinical Significance: Early detection of proximal caries is one of the most essential topics forming the basis of preventive dentistry. This study investigates a caries diagnostic tool integrated into intraoral scanners to diagnose interproximal caries. A caries diagnostic tool integrated into an intraoral scanner may prevent the harmful effects of ionizing radiation in early caries diagnosis and may improve the patient's oral health status.
- Subjects
DIAGNOSIS of dental caries; SCANNING systems; DENTAL radiography; PEARSON correlation (Statistics); MOLARS; DATA analysis; HEALTH status indicators; PERMANENT dentition; DIGITAL diagnostic imaging; RESEARCH evaluation; COSMETIC dentistry; PAIRED comparisons (Mathematics); RADIATION; NEAR infrared spectroscopy; IN vivo studies; CHI-squared test; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; PANORAMIC radiography; STATISTICS; COMPARATIVE studies; EARLY diagnosis; ORAL radiography; ORAL health
- Publication
Journal of Esthetic & Restorative Dentistry, 2024, Vol 36, Issue 6, p845
- ISSN
1496-4155
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jerd.13198