Laser fluorescence (LF) detection of occlusal caries in primary molars is "significantly affected" by both clear and opaque sealants, according to a new study in Lasers in Medical Science (January 23, ...

Laser fluorescence may effectively detect initial caries progression, but the technology struggles at monitoring later, more minute changes, according to a new study that looked at enamel ...

Digital radiographs decrease the sensitivity to identify the changes present during the initial stages of lesion progression, and in addition, for interproximal lesions, the X-ray must be focused ...

Apart from the visual detection of caries, X-rays can be taken for detection of approximal lesions. The Proxi head of VistaCam iX intraoral camera system uses near-infrared light (NIR) to enable ...

Researchers have developed a micromachined fluorescence detector that can be combined with excitation light sources using a precise semiconductor microfabrication technology. The entire device is a ...