Systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic studies of proximal surface caries.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of commonly used caries detection methods for proximal caries diagnostics. Visual examination (VE), bitewing radiography (BWR), laser fluorescence (LF), and fibre-optic transillumination (FOTI) were considered in detail.

Material and methods

PRISMA guidelines for the reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analyses were applied. The mnemonic PIRDS (problem, index test, reference test, diagnostic and study type) concept was used to guide the literature search. Next, studies that met the inclusion criteria were stepwise selected and evaluated for their quality with a risk of bias (RoB) assessment tool. Studies with low/moderate bias and sufficient reporting were considered for

SUBMITTER: Janjic Rankovic M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8531083 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature