Influence of stains on lesion contrast in the pits and fissures of tooth occlusal surfaces from 800-1600-nm

Elias C. Almaz; Jacob C. Simon; Daniel Fried; Cynthia L. Darling

doi:10.1117/12.2218663

29 February 2016 Influence of stains on lesion contrast in the pits and fissures of tooth occlusal surfaces from 800-1600-nm

Elias C. Almaz, Jacob C. Simon, Daniel Fried, Cynthia L. Darling

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Proceedings Volume 9692, Lasers in Dentistry XXII; 96920X (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2218663
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2016, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

For over one hundred years, x-rays have served as a cornerstone of dentistry. Dental radiographic imaging technologies have constantly improved, however, detecting occlusal lesions remains as one of the greatest challenges due to the low sensitivity of radiographs and the overlap of enamel. Once detected, occlusal lesions have penetrated far into the dentin, necessitating invasive restorative treatment. The adoption of near-infrared (NIR) systems in dentistry introduces the potential for early detection of occlusal lesions. Commercially available NIR systems for intra-oral applications currently operate near 800-nm; however, extrinsic stains may interfere with the detection of demineralization of the underlying enamel surface. Higher wavelengths such as 1300-nm render stains nearly transparent and enhances the contrast of sound enamel to demineralized enamel. This novel finding promotes minimally invasive dentistry and allows oral health professionals the ability to detect, image, track, and monitor early lesions without repeated exposure to ionizing radiation nor invasive treatment.

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Elias C. Almaz, Jacob C. Simon, Daniel Fried, and Cynthia L. Darling "Influence of stains on lesion contrast in the pits and fissures of tooth occlusal surfaces from 800-1600-nm", Proc. SPIE 9692, Lasers in Dentistry XXII, 96920X (29 February 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2218663

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