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3D Scanning and Transillumination vs Conventional Examination to Assess Caries Progression, Stability or Regression
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Intraoral Scanner (TRIOS 4, 3Shape TRIOS A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark), Intraoral camera (DIAGNOcam, KaVo, Biberach, Germany, software version 3.0.1/2.9.1), and 2 other interventions for Dental Caries. Completed, enrolled 34 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objective of this study is to investigate whether the 3D scanner and accompanying software, as well as the transillumination method, can identify changes in primary caries lesions in caries-active patients, where selected lesions achieve a higher degree of plaque control than others over an 8-month period. The working hypothesis of this study is that the two methods, scanning and transillumination, are as good as the traditional method (clinical examination complemented by radiographs) to assess whether caries lesions are progressing, stable or regressing. Progression, stability or regression of selected caries lesions are thus the endpoint, and the rationale is to investigate whether more objective measures can replace/supplement a subjective method to assess progression, stability or regression of caries lesions.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Intraoral scanner which is able to generate a 3D-model of the teeth and is being used for caries detection.
Intraoral camera used for caries detection in the occlusal and proximal surfaces.
X-ray device used for caries detection. Two radiographs (bitewings) are taken, one in each side.
Removal of tartar and plaque. Tartar removal done at baseline and the fifth visit, but only on selected teeth at the second, third and fourth visit. Regular cleaning with a toothbrush done at all visits.