Enamel Caries Detection and Diagnosis: An Analysis of Systematic Reviews.

ABSTRACT: Detection and diagnosis of caries-typically undertaken through a visual-tactile examination, often with supporting radiographic investigations-is commonly regarded as being broadly effective at detecting caries that has progressed into dentine and reached a threshold where restoration is necessary. With earlier detection comes an opportunity to stabilize disease or even remineralize the tooth surface, maximizing retention of tooth tissue and preventing a lifelong cycle of restoration. We undertook a formal comparative analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of different technologies to detect and inform the diagnosis of early caries using published Cochrane systematic reviews. Forming the basis of our comparative analysis were 5 Cochrane diagnostic test accuracy systematic reviews evaluating f

SUBMITTER: Walsh T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8864327 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature