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Can red fluorescence be useful in diagnostic decision making of residual dentin caries?

Authors
 Jeong-Woo Lee  ;  Eun-Song Lee  ;  Baek-Il Kim 
Citation
 PHOTODIAGNOSIS AND PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY, Vol.26 : 43-44, 2019 
Journal Title
PHOTODIAGNOSIS AND PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY
ISSN
 1572-1000 
Issue Date
2019
Keywords
Dentin caries ; Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) ; Removal end point
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: A diagnosis based on traditional methods can differ under the same tooth condition. Additional diagnostic tools are required to overcome this limitation. QLF technology is a viable method for detecting residual caries and is increasingly being used to detect dentin-level residual caries. In this study we used the Qraypen (AIOBIO, Seoul, Korea) to investigate the usefulness of the QLF technology for diagnosing controversial cases. CASE 1: A 31-year-old man presented with pain in the left mandibular first molar. The old restoration and severe dental caries were removed as much as possible using traditional visual and tactile senses. The area of treatment was photographed using the Qraypen. We concluded that endodontic treatment was preferable based on the Qraypen findings combined with diagnostic information. CASE 2: A 67-year-old man presented with discomfort in the first molar on the right mandible. Most of the existing restoration and carious debris were removed. Black discoloration was observed around and within the crack line, but with no red fluorescence. Based on the results of these examinations we decided that a minimally invasive dentistry approach was appropriate.

CONCLUSION: Using QLF technology is more objective and accurate than other methods of determining the removal end point and detecting healthy marginal dentin for successful restoration.
Full Text
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1572100019300213
DOI
10.1016/j.pdpdt.2019.02.016
Appears in Collections:
2. College of Dentistry (치과대학) > Dept. of Preventive Dentistry and Public Oral Health (예방치과학교실) > 1. Journal Papers
2. College of Dentistry (치과대학) > Others (기타) > 1. Journal Papers
Yonsei Authors
Kim, Baek Il(김백일) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8234-2327
Lee, Eun Song(이은송) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2949-4783
URI
https://ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr/handle/22282913/169928
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