ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025
A Comparative Evaluation of Visual, Laser Fluorescence, Near-infrared Light Transillumination, and Digital Radiography in the Diagnosis of Occlusal Enamel Caries in Primary Teeth: An
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Aim and background: Caries remains the most prevalent chronic disease on a global scale and is considered a dynamic, reversible process when diagnosed early. If enamel caries is detected in its initial stages, preventive measures and simple restorations can be implemented. While growing evidence supports near-infrared light transillumination (NILT) for detecting caries in permanent teeth, research on its efficacy in primary teeth is limited. Several Materials and methods: Thirty-five primary molars with early occlusal enamel caries were examined and scored using ICDAS II criteria, DIAGNOdent™, VistaScan™, and DIAGNOcam™. Ground sections of the teeth were prepared for histological validation, and the presence of caries was evaluated using Downer's criteria. Results: DIAGNOcam™ exhibited the highest area under the ROC curve (0.83), with a sensitivity score of 96.7%, specificity of 50%, and an accuracy rate of 91.4%. VistaScan™ exhibited the lowest sensitivity (46.8%) and specificity (33.4%) among all four methods. There was a statistically significant correlation between visual examination, VistaScan™, DIAGNOdent™, and DIAGNOcam™ with histology. Additionally, a statistically significant correlation was observed between visual examination, VistaScan™, and DIAGNOdent™ with DIAGNOcam™. Conclusion: DIAGNOcam™ has demonstrated superior performance in detecting early occlusal caries, achieving results nearly comparable to the histological gold standard. NILT has proven to be a valuable tool for clinical practice and can be utilized as an adjunct to visual examination. Clinical significance: Near-infrared light transillumination plays a significant role in the early diagnosis of dental caries, thereby aiding in facilitating the implementation of preventive measures to curb caries progression in children. How to cite this article: Gerard LM, Sridhar N. A Comparative Evaluation of Visual, Laser Fluorescence, Near-infrared Light Transillumination, and Digital Radiography in the Diagnosis of Occlusal Enamel Caries in Primary Teeth: An
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