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The Possibility of Digital Imaging in the Diagnosis of Occlusal Caries
Joint Authors
Nitta, Hiroshi
Umemori, Sachi
Araki, Kouji
Mataki, Shiro
Tonami, Ken-ichi
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of this study was to assess the possibility of digital image analysis of pit-and-fissure discoloration in order to diagnose caries.
Digital images showing pit-and-fissure discoloration in 100 teeth of 19 patients were analyzed to obtain the fractal dimension (FD) and the proportion of the area of pit-and-fissure discoloration to the area of occlusal surface (PA).
DIAGNOdent values were measured (DD), and dentists' diagnoses were also obtained.
The sensitivity and specificity of FD, PA, DD, and the combination of FD and PA compared to the dentists' diagnoses were calculated.
The sensitivities of FD, PA, DD, and the combination of FD and PA were 0.89, 0.47, 0.69, and 0.86, respectively, and the specificities were 0.84, 0.95, 0.91, and 0.86, respectively.
Although further research is needed for the practical use, it is possible to use the analysis of digital images of pit-and-fissure molar discoloration as a diagnostic tool.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Umemori, Sachi& Tonami, Ken-ichi& Nitta, Hiroshi& Mataki, Shiro& Araki, Kouji. 2010. The Possibility of Digital Imaging in the Diagnosis of Occlusal Caries. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Umemori, Sachi…[et al.]. The Possibility of Digital Imaging in the Diagnosis of Occlusal Caries. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Umemori, Sachi& Tonami, Ken-ichi& Nitta, Hiroshi& Mataki, Shiro& Araki, Kouji. The Possibility of Digital Imaging in the Diagnosis of Occlusal Caries. International Journal of Dentistry. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504093