Validity of Digital Imaging of Fiber-Optic Transillumination in Caries Detection on Proximal Tooth Surfaces

Objective. The aim of our study was to evaluate the validity of the digital imaging fiber-optic transillumination (DIFOTI) method in comparison with clinical visual examination (CV) and bitewing (BW) radiography on detecting caries lesions on proximal surfaces of teeth. Materials and Methods. Proxim...

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Main Authors: Marja-Liisa Laitala, Liina Piipari, Noora Sämpi, Maria Korhonen, Paula Pesonen, Tiina Joensuu, Vuokko Anttonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8289636