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Validation of Near-infrared Light Transillumination for Interproximal Enamel Caries Detection

NCT02657538 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2016-08-18

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Summary

The aim of this study is to validate a near-infrared light transillumination device (DIAGNOcam, KaVo, Biberach, Germany) for interproximal enamel caries detection and compare it with the established diagnostic methods (visual examination and bitewing radiography). The aim is to avoid/reduce ionizing radiation for caries diagnostic purposes.

Conditions

  • Dental Caries

Interventions

OTHER

Non invasive caries treatment

If the active comparator does not detect cavitation, fluoride varnish is applied on the test surface.

OTHER

Invasive caries treatment

If the active comparator does detect cavitation, a composite restauration is placed

DEVICE

Near-infrared light transillumination device (DIAGNOcam, KaVo, Biberach, Germany)

OTHER

Visual examination and bitewing (BW) radiography

established diagnostic methods

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Bern

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Klaus W Neuhaus, PD · Department of Preventive, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-07-31
Primary Completion
2014-12-31
Completion
2016-03-31

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