Journal article
Influence of the Discomfort Reported by Children on the Performance of Approximal Caries Detection Methods
Abstract
This in vivo study aimed to evaluate the performance of methods of approximal caries detection in primary molars and to assess the influence of the discomfort caused by these methods on their performance. Two examiners evaluated 76 children (4-12 years old) using visual inspection (ICDAS), radiography and a laser fluorescence device (DIAGNOdent pen, LFpen). The reference standard was visual inspection after temporary separation with orthodontic …
Authors
Novaes TF; Matos R; Raggio DP; Imparato JCP; Braga MM; Mendes FM
Journal
Caries Research, Vol. 44, No. 5, pp. 465–471
Publisher
Karger Publishers
Publication Date
2010
DOI
10.1159/000320266
ISSN
0008-6568
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Area Under CurveChildChild, PreschoolDental CariesFalse Negative ReactionsFalse Positive ReactionsFemaleFluorescenceHumansLasersMaleMolarPain MeasurementPhysical ExaminationROC CurveRadiography, BitewingReference StandardsReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificityTooth DemineralizationTooth, Deciduous