2007, Number 5
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Rev ADM 2007; 64 (5)
Technology in caries diagnosis
Cedillo VJ, Treviño Bazán E
Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 211-214
PDF size: 110.65 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Since the early days, we as dentist have been trying to make a proper diagnosis for our patients, specially in terms of decay. We are not certain on «wait and see. Or perforate and treat». Recent studies have shown in the literature incorrect diagnosis and variations on the interpretation of the clinical findings, specially when the explorer is the instrument to use. Radiographically, there is a high percentage of failure, unless bitewings, which have a better visualization of it. Still one of the best methods to find proximal decay. Nowadays we have improved technics and equipment that can help us reach our goal, like caries detection dye, laser diagnostic tool like the Diagnodent, and even better, an instrument that help us to see in the computer with transillumination and capture the image in a computer data base.
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