Comparison of the accuracy of intraoral scanners, intraoral cameras, radiographs, and histological methods for the diagnosis of dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This systematic review and meta-analysis compare the diagnostic accuracy of intraoral scanners (IOS) and intraoral cameras (IOC) against traditional radiographic and histological methods for caries detection. Due to variation in sensitivity (SE) and specificity (SP) among diagnostic tools, this study evaluated their performance based on lesion type, lesion location, and examiner-dependent factors.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted using keyword-based search strings in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source, following PRISMA-DTA guidelines. Studies comparing IOS or IOC to radiographic or histological reference standards were included. Three independent reviewers assessed study quality using the Jo

SUBMITTER: Rashid F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12518662 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature