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Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) vs Reference standard (histology, excavation, or enhanced visual examination)

Specificity for detection and diagnosis of early (enamel) caries · Asymptomatic children, adolescents, or adults presenting for clinical examination (in vivo studies), or extracted teeth of children or…

3 findings from 1 review

Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies) · Proximal surfaces (CBCT)
Specificity 0.90 [0.77, 0.96]
Studies not reported
GRADE not reported
Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies)
Specificity 0.81 [0.73, 0.88]
7 studies
GRADE not reported
Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies) · Occlusal surfaces (CBCT)
Specificity 0.54 [0.31, 0.75]
Studies not reported
GRADE not reported

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) vs Reference standard (histology, excavation, or enhanced visual examination)

Sensitivity for detection and diagnosis of early (enamel) caries · Asymptomatic children, adolescents, or adults presenting for clinical examination (in vivo studies), or extracted teeth of children or…

3 findings from 1 review

Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies)
Sensitivity 0.60 [0.51, 0.68]
7 studies
GRADE not reported
Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies) · Proximal surfaces (CBCT)
Sensitivity 0.68 [0.42, 0.86]
Studies not reported
GRADE not reported
Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies) · Occlusal surfaces (CBCT)
Sensitivity 0.76 [0.55, 0.89]
Studies not reported
GRADE not reported

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) vs Digital radiographs (direct within-person / paired comparison); reference standard: histology

2 findings from 1 review

Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies) · Digital
Specificity 0.76 [0.43, 0.93]
6 studies
GRADE not reported
Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies) · CBCT
Specificity 0.69 [0.35, 0.90]
6 studies
GRADE not reported

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) vs Digital radiographs (direct within-person / paired comparison); reference standard: histology

2 findings from 1 review

Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies) · CBCT
Sensitivity 0.76 [0.65, 0.85]
6 studies
GRADE not reported
Imaging modalities to inform the detection and diagnosis of early caries 2021 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies) · Digital
Sensitivity 0.69 [0.57, 0.80]
6 studies
GRADE not reported