Open AccessEvaluation of Caries Dentin using Light- Induced Fluorescence: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Sebnem Erol,
Hanife Kamak,
Hüseyin Erten
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/7967.3987
Subject(s) - dentin , dentistry , enamel paint , fluorescence , oral cavity , dental enamel , fluorescent light , medicine , optics , physics
Minimal invasive therapy has been becoming more important day by day in dentistry. In minimally invasive dentistry, only the infected dentin is removed and the affected dentin is left behind while preparing to repair a cavity. Healthy enamel and dentin have particular fluorescence properties, compared to demineralized dental tissues, which absorb less light and thereby have a lower level of fluorescence properties. It helps clinicians detect caries and apply the most appropriate treatment strategy during cavity preparation. This study investigated the efficacy of the SoproLife camera system which is a novel light-induced fluorescence camera system.