NCT02657538

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

Validation of Near-infrared Light Transillumination for Interproximal Enamel Caries Detection: A Clinical Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 35 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Bern · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 15 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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

Type	Name	Description
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

Timeline

• Start date: 2014-07-01
• Primary completion: 2014-12-01
• Completion: 2016-03-01
• First posted: 2016-01-18
• Last updated: 2016-08-18
• Results posted: 2016-08-18