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Laser fluorescence (LF; DIAGNOdent) vs Reference standard: histology (in vitro studies) or visual-tactile examination (in vivo studies): Specificity
What each review found
Current versions only| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent and DIAGNOdent pen) vs Reference standard: histology (in vitro studies) or visual-tactile examination (in vivo studies) Specificity · Adults presenting asymptomatically or suspected of having root caries (in vivo studies); extracted teeth of adults (in… Tests to detect and inform the diagnosis of root caries (2020) · Cochrane All outcomes | 4 studies (4997 root surfaces) investigated laser fluorescence and reported estimates of sensitivity ranging from 0.50 to 0.81 and specificity ranging from 0.40 to 0.80. 2 studies evaluated tests on in vivo primary… | 4 studies | Very low |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tests to detect and inform the diagnosis of root caries 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2018-12 | list not extracted yet | Not assessed |
Studies behind the findings
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How reviews are matched to this question
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