Laser fluorescence (LF; DIAGNOdent) vs Reference standard (histology, excavation, or enhanced visual examination)
Relative DOR by reference standard (LF, initial, occlusal permanent) · Permanent teeth, occlusal surfaces, with suspected caries lesions
LF performed significantly better with other reference standards than with histological validation at the initial threshold (RDOR 4.13, 1.24 to 13.76).
2 findings from 1 review
- Fluorescence-based methods for detecting caries lesions: systematic review, meta-analysis and sources of heterogeneity. 2013 All outcomesInitial caries lesions threshold · Meta-regression across reference-standard types · Other reference standard vs histological (reference)RDOR 4.13 [1.24, 13.76]Studies not reportedGRADE not reported
- Fluorescence-based methods for detecting caries lesions: systematic review, meta-analysis and sources of heterogeneity. 2013 All outcomesInitial caries lesions threshold · Meta-regression across reference-standard types · Operative intervention vs histological (reference)RDOR 0.91 [0.37, 2.22]Studies not reportedGRADE not reported