Current Approaches to Diagnosis of Early Proximal Carious Lesion: A Literature Review

Saffan, Abdulrahman Dahham Al

doi:10.7759/cureus.43489

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“…(A) Specimens 1, 2: Follow-up (PS-OCT on day 0, 3,5,7,10,12,14). (B) Specimens 3, 4: Removal after 7 days (PS-OCT on day 0 and 7).…”

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“…Dietary changes, antibacterial therapy and fluoride application can stop or remineralize these noncavitated lesions [5]. Gomez and Al Saffan discussed some currently available non-invasive methods, such as quantitative light-induced fluorescence, DIAGNOdent, fiber-optic transillumination and electrical conductance for detection of early caries [6,7] with the result that all caries detection methods alone are subject to error and that additional methods should be used to aid clinical decision-making. In addition, Intraoral scanners using nearinfrared transillumination or light-induced fluorescence technology are among the latest innovations for X-ray-free caries diagnostics [8,9].…”

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Polarization-Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography for Monitoring De- and Remineralization of Bovine Enamel In Vitro

Hund,

Golde,

Tetschke

et al. 2024

Diagnostics

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Early caries diagnosis still challenges dentistry. Polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) is promising to detect initial lesions non-invasively in depth-resolved cross-sectional visualization. PS-OCT with determined degree of polarization (DOP) imaging provides an intuitive demineralization contrast. The aim of this study is to evaluate the suitability of DOP-based PS-OCT imaging to monitor controlled de- and remineralization progression for the first time and to introduce it as a valid, non-destructive in vitro detection method. Twelve standardized bovine enamel specimens were divided in different groups and demineralized with hydrochloric acid (HCl) as well as partly remineralized with fluoride over a 14-day pH-cycling experiment. The specimens were stored in artificial saliva and sodium chloride (NaCl), respectively. Progress measurements with PS-OCT were made with polarization-sensitive en faceand B-scan mode for qualitative evaluation. The specimens demineralized in HCl showed the most pronounced surface change (lowest DOP) and the most significant increase in depolarization. Additional fluoride treatment and the storage in artificial saliva resulted in the opposite (highest DOP). Therefore, DOP-based PS-OCT imaging appears to be a valuable technique for visualization and monitoring of enamel demineralization and remineralization processes in vitro. However, these findings need to be confirmed in human teeth ex vivo or in situ.

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“…(A) Specimens 1, 2: Follow-up (PS-OCT on day 0, 3,5,7,10,12,14). (B) Specimens 3, 4: Removal after 7 days (PS-OCT on day 0 and 7).…”

Section: Specimens' Preparation and Measuring Sequencementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Polarization-Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography for Monitoring De- and Remineralization of Bovine Enamel In Vitro

Hund,

Golde,

Tetschke

et al. 2024

Diagnostics

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The Association of Vitamin D Levels and Dental Caries in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hung,

Mohajeri,

Sadri

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Introduction: Most research examining vitamin D and dental caries focuses on children and younger adults. This study investigated the association between vitamin D levels and dental caries in older adults using data from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2011 to 2016. Methods: Data were analyzed from 2723 participants aged 65 years and older who completed both dental examinations and serum 25(OH)D tests. Dental caries assessments included the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index and the presence of untreated dental caries. Vitamin D levels were measured as serum 25(OH)D concentrations and categorized as severely deficient (<25 nmol/L), deficient (25–49.9 nmol/L), insufficient (50–74.9 nmol/L), and normal (≥75 nmol/L). Logistic regression and Poisson regression models were used to assess the association between vitamin D levels and dental caries, adjusting for demographic factors. Results: The mean DMFT score was 17.73 ± 8.34, with 35.1% of participants having untreated dental caries. Vitamin D deficiency was associated with a 1.44 times higher likelihood of untreated caries (95% CI: 1.15, 1.81), which weakened after adjustment for demographic factors (adjusted OR: 1.23, 95% CI: 0.97, 1.55). Severe vitamin D deficiency correlated with a 1.13 times higher DMFT score (95% CI: 1.06, 1.20), with the association remaining similar after adjustment (adjusted RR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.05, 1.20). Significant differences in vitamin D levels were observed across gender, race/ethnicity, and country of birth. Conclusions: This study suggests the potential importance of adequate vitamin D levels for maintaining dental health among older adults. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher risk of poorer DMFT scores. Public health strategies that include vitamin D screening and supplementation, particularly for high-risk groups, may improve oral health outcomes in the older adult population. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms by which vitamin D influences dental health and the potential for vitamin D supplementation to reduce the burden of dental caries in older adults.

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Fluorescent Diagnostics of Microscopic Damage to Tooth Enamel Using an Innovative Mixture of Silver Nanoparticles

Akhmedov,

Akhmedova,

Demirov

et al. 2024

Ann Dent Spec

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Current Approaches to Diagnosis of Early Proximal Carious Lesion: A Literature Review

Cited by 4 publications

References 91 publications

Polarization-Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography for Monitoring De- and Remineralization of Bovine Enamel In Vitro

Polarization-Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography for Monitoring De- and Remineralization of Bovine Enamel In Vitro

The Association of Vitamin D Levels and Dental Caries in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Fluorescent Diagnostics of Microscopic Damage to Tooth Enamel Using an Innovative Mixture of Silver Nanoparticles

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