Detection of proximal dental caries in primary teeth with a near-infrared-irradiation-assisted intraoral scanner: an in vitro study
The iTero Element 5D IOS had lower sensitivity and specificity compared to other methods. The potential use of IOSs with NIRI as a substitute for conventional diagnostic methods in primary teeth shows promise but requires further investigation.
Authors
- Abeer K. Tashkandi
- Sulafa A. Mugharbil
- Hanin E. Yeslam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5906-8382)
- Sultan O. Jiffri
- Rahaf M. Albalawi
- Sara A. Albukhari
Institutions
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05629-8
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.40
Funders
- King Abdulaziz University