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Detection of Non-cavitated Occlusal Caries Lesions by Visual Inspection, LF, QLF and NILT

NCT07532291 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 51

Last updated 2026-04-17

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate and compare the diagnostic accuracy of visual examination using ICDAS-II and three adjunctive optical methods-laser fluorescence (LF), near-infrared light transillumination (NILT), and quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF)-for the detection of non-cavitated occlusal caries lesions in children. A total of 51 children aged 6-14 years, including 320 posterior teeth, will be examined under standardized clinical conditions. Diagnostic performance will be assessed using sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and area under the curve (AUC) values. The findings are expected to support the use of adjunctive diagnostic methods for early detection and minimally invasive management of occlusal caries.

Conditions

  • Dental Caries
  • Non-cavitated Occlusal Caries

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Diagnostic assessment of occlusal caries

Visual and optical diagnostic procedures were performed under standardized clinical conditions. These included visual examination using ICDAS II criteria, laser fluorescence measurement (DIAGNOdent Pen), near-infrared light transillumination (DIAGNOcam), and quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF; Qraypen C). All procedures were performed on cleaned and dried tooth surfaces without any therapeutic intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Neslihan Atmaca

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Neslihan Atmaca, Doctor of Dental Surgery · Marmara Universty Faculty of Dentistry

  • Neslihan Atmaca, Doctor of Dental Surgery · Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
14 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-05-01
Primary Completion
2024-12-01
Completion
2025-12-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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