In vitro evaluation of magnification and LED illumination for detection of occlusal caries
The methods used were as follows: The occlusal surfaces of 36 extracted teeth (n=18 primary molars, n=18 permanent molars) were examined using ICDAS criteria with unaided visual examination, low-powered magnification and low-powered magnification plus LED headlight illumination. Three examiners evaluated one occlusal site per tooth twice independently with one week interval, using all methods. The teeth (n = 36) were sectioned and examined under light microscopy using Downer’s histological criteria as the gold standard.(4)
For more on Prevention of Dental Caries in Children From Birth Through Five Years Old, view the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force draft recommendation statement on preventing the dental caries process and resultant tooth decay in children from birth through age five.(5,6) Also, view the Guideline on Caries-risk Assessment and Management for Infants, Children, and Adolescents.(7)
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