N/A N=35 Diagnostic

Validation of Near-infrared Light Transillumination for Interproximal Enamel Caries Detection

Dental Caries

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Aug 2016

Primary outcome: Primary: Caries Extension According to Diagnocam Codes 0-4 (Intra- and Interrater-Reliability, Sensitivity and Specificity) — 0.68; 0.87; 0.62; 0.76 weighted Kappa

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Non invasive caries treatment (Other); Invasive caries treatment (Other); Near-infrared light transillumination device (DIAGNOcam, KaVo, Biberach, Germany) (Device); Visual examination and bitewing (BW) radiography (Other)
Age: Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 15+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: University of Bern
Primary completion: Dec 2014

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Caries Extension According to Diagnocam Codes 0-4 (Intra- and Interrater-Reliability, Sensitivity and Specificity)	0.68; 0.87; 0.62; 0.76; 0.42; 0.60	—
SECONDARY Lesion Activity	—	—

Summary

The aim of this study is to validate a near-infrared light transillumination device (DIAGNOcam, KaVo, Biberach, Germany) for interproximal enamel caries detection and compare it with the established diagnostic methods (visual examination and bitewing radiography). The aim is to avoid/reduce ionizing radiation for caries diagnostic purposes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

ASA-Status 1
Complete permanent dentition
Bitewing radiography already existing (< 4 months)
Minimum of one cavitation-free approximal surface, symptomless, interproximal enamel or dentin caries lesion in the posterior teeth without restorations and/or sound tooth surface.

Exclusion Criteria

Children younger than 15 Years

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