Open AccessValidation of different diagnostic aids in detection of occlusal caries in primary molars: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
G Shwetha,
Prakash Chandra,
Latha Anandakrishna,
G Dhananjaya,
Ashmitha Kishan Shetty,
Punitha S. Kamath
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_54_17
Subject(s) - molar , medicine , dentistry , gold standard (test) , enamel paint , physical examination , radiography , orthodontics , surgery
To estimate the accuracy and assess the sensitivity and specificity of direct visual examination (DVE), computerized radiograph (VISTA SCAN mini), and DIAGNOdent (DD) for caries diagnosis in primary molars as compared to histological examination of the teeth.