ReviewInternational journal of dentistry2023
Use of Optical Coherence Tomography in Dentistry.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
- Spatially-offset optical coherence tomography (SO-OCT) for high dynamic range biological imaging at depth.Biomedical optics express · 2026Article
- Optical Attenuation Analysis of Biofilm Formation on Dental Prostheses Using Time-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography and Atomic Force Microscopy.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Dental image analysis and surgical decision support using modified generative adversarial networks.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Effects of energy drinks on flexural and optical properties of conventional and bulk-fill resin composites: an in vitro swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Portable TD-OCT Scanner for Dental Use.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Optical Coherence Tomography for Detection of Dental Cracks and Vertical Root Fracture: A Scoping Review.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Article
- Three-Dimensional Intraoral Scanners in Oral Soft Tissue Diagnosis: A Narrative Review and Conceptual Outlook.Cureus · 2025Review
- Impact of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for Periodontitis Diagnostics: Current Overview and Advances.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Three-Dimensional Assessment of Dental Enamel Microcrack Progression After Orthodontic Bracket Debonding Using Optical Coherence Tomography.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2024Article
- Enhancing Oral Cancer Detection: A Systematic Review of the Diagnostic Accuracy and Future Integration of Optical Coherence Tomography with Artificial Intelligence.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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7 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an optics-based imaging technique, which may be called an "optical biopsy." It can be used to acquire structural information about a tissue at a resolution comparable to histopathology. OCT is based on the principle of low-coherence interferometry where near-infrared (NIR) light is shown on a tissue sample and then cross-sectional images are obtained based on backscattered light and echo time delay. Two main types of OCT are characterized as time-domain OCT (TD-OCT) and Fourier-domain OCT (FD-OCT). The applications of OCT in dentistry can be broadly divided into two groups, i.e., assessment of pathologies and assessment of surfaces and interfaces. Lately, OCT has made its transition from experimental laboratories to mainstream clinical applications. Starting from the short-term training courses, clinicians working in specialities like oral pathology, oral medicine, and oral implantology may find it a useful tool for their practices. It is now clear that OCT will be considered a gold standard diagnostic tool for the detection and characterization of several conditions and lesions of the orofacial region. However, the next challenge will be to incorporate it into the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum and train dental healthcare staff in the use of these devices.
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