Accuracy of near-infrared light transillumination (NILT) compared to bitewing radiograph for detection of interproximal caries in the permanent dentition: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ortiz, Mariángela Ivette Guanipa; Alencar, Cristiane de Melo; Paula, Brennda Lucy Freitas de; Magno, Marcela Baraúna; Maia, Lucianne Cople; Silva, Cecy Martins

doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103351

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“…Numerous reports in the literature supports the beneficial use NCDTs as adjuncts to visual examination aided by intra-oral radiographs, where indicated, and not to completely replace it [14,18,33,43,[51][52][53]59,69,70]. This was also reflected in the current study, where more than half participating RDRs (55%) showed mostly positive responses when asked whether NCDTs are beneficial or not.…”

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“…Even through NIT based NCDTs with longer wavelengths have improved lesion detection specificity along with imaging capabilities and is less affected by stains than other NCDTs, thus minimizing the chance of false positive results [48,60,69], its use is still limited comparably. This could be attributed to its very high price, which was chosen by most RDRs in the current study as the main reason to making a device less valuable in clinical practice.…”

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Current Novel Caries Diagnostic Technologies: Restorative Dentists’ Attitude and Use Preferences

Nassar

Yeslam

2021

Healthcare

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Early detection of caries lesions is key to a successful restorative dental treatment plan. The aim of this study was to investigate the preferences and attitude of graduate restorative dentistry residents (RDRs) regarding novel caries diagnostic technologies (NCDT) and to provide a brief overview of available technologies for both specialized and general dental practice. This cross-sectional study used an online questionnaire (17 questions) concerning RDRs’ attitude, preferences, and insights regarding five available NCDTs. It was distributed among twenty RDRs at a local government dental school following a review session about NCDTs. Collected responses were analyzed statistically using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), chi-squared with Bonferroni correction, and Kruskal-Wallis tests at a 0.05 significance level. Sixty-five percent of RDRs reported an interest in NCDTs as a discussion topic and almost half of them were positive towards their use, however, sixty percent of respondents were hesitant to diagnose caries solely using NCDTs. Fiber-optic-transillumination (FOTI) systems were ranked the best overall and with regard to all the investigated criteria (p < 0.05). Chosen reasons for FOTI included price followed by ease of use. In general, high price rated as the most perceived reason for not choosing a given NCDT followed by low practical applicability. Meanwhile, ease of use followed by relevant application ranked as the main reported reasons to choose an NCDTs.

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Current Novel Caries Diagnostic Technologies: Restorative Dentists’ Attitude and Use Preferences

Nassar

Yeslam

2021

Healthcare

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“…Fifth, we found a wide range of imagery to be employed for deep learning tasks. Some, like near-infrared light transillumination or optical coherence tomography, are clinically uncommon, and interpretation of such images may not be accurate in the hands of inexperienced examiners [18,[39][40][41]. The latter two types of imagery, however, are clinically promising, as they show high accuracy and do not require ionizing radiation, which is why deep learning seems useful to employ here overcoming the described "experience gap".…”

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Deep learning for caries detection: A systematic review

Mohammad‐Rahimi¹,

Motamedian²,

Rohban³

et al. 2022

Journal of Dentistry

112

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“…The accuracy of near-infrared light transillumination (NILTI) in comparison with BW was stated by a recent systematic review and meta-analysis [25]. Moreover, other studies confirmed the best performance of NILTI in comparison with other methods [26].…”

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Clinical Analysis of the Diagnostic Accuracy and Time of Execution of a Transillumination Caries Detection Method Compared to Bitewing Radiographs

Pelliccioni

Gatto

Bolognesi

et al. 2021

JCM

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Purposes: this clinical study evaluated the accuracy and execution time of a digital imaging fiber-optic transillumination (DIFOTI) technique for the detection of approximal caries in posterior teeth compared to intra-oral examination associated with bitewing radiographs. Methods: one hundred patients were selected and submitted to clinical inspection and bitewing radiographs. The outcomes of this process were converted into scores, according to the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS): 0—sound tooth; 1, 2, and 3—carious lesion confined within enamel; 4, 5, and 6—dentin carious lesion. Subsequently, an independent investigator acquired digital images of the same teeth using a DIFOTI device (DIAGNOcam, Kavo Dental), which were also converted into ICDAS scores. The time required for executing diagnostic procedures was measured. The clinical sensitivity and specificity of DIFOTI were analyzed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. The time necessary to perform the diagnostic methods was evaluated by Mann–Whitney U (alfa = 0.05). Results: the overall test accuracy for the DIFOTI-based device ranged from 0.717 to 0.815 (area under the ROC curve) with p < 0.0001 for all ICDAS scores. Bitewing radiographs took almost twice the time required by DIFOTI (p < 0.001). Conclusions: the DIFOTI-based device DIAGNOcam provided accurate detection of approximal caries in posterior teeth, even at early stages. The technique employed for transillumination caries diagnosis by the same device took less time than conventional bitewing radiographs. Clinical Relevance: transillumination devices, such as DIAGNOcam, can be accurately used for caries diagnosis in approximal surfaces of posterior teeth, demanding less clinical time and without radiation-related risks.

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Accuracy of near-infrared light transillumination (NILT) compared to bitewing radiograph for detection of interproximal caries in the permanent dentition: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 30 publications

References 47 publications

Current Novel Caries Diagnostic Technologies: Restorative Dentists’ Attitude and Use Preferences

Current Novel Caries Diagnostic Technologies: Restorative Dentists’ Attitude and Use Preferences

Deep learning for caries detection: A systematic review

Clinical Analysis of the Diagnostic Accuracy and Time of Execution of a Transillumination Caries Detection Method Compared to Bitewing Radiographs

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