Clinical performance of the near-infrared imaging system VistaCam iX Proxi for detection of approximal enamel lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives/aims

Apart from the visual detection of caries, X-rays can be taken for detection of approximal lesions. The Proxi head of VistaCam iX intraoral camera system uses near-infrared light (NIR) to enable caries detection in approximal surfaces. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of the NIR for the detection of approximal enamel lesions by comparison with radiographic findings.

Materials and methods

One hundred ninety-three approximal surfaces from 18 patients were examined visually and using digital radiographs for presence or absence of enamel lesions. Then digital images of each surface were produced using the near-infrared light. Correlation between methods was assessed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (r_s). Agreeme

SUBMITTER: Jablonski-Momeni A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5842834 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature