Fluorescence-based devices vs Reference standard (histology, excavation, or enhanced visual examination)
Sensitivity for detection of enamel caries · Asymptomatic children or adults suspected of enamel caries (clinical studies); extracted teeth (in vitro studies)
Fluorescence-based devices had a summary sensitivity of 0.76 (95% CrI 0.68, 0.82) for detecting enamel caries; low certainty.
2 findings from 1 review
- Enamel Caries Detection and Diagnosis: An Analysis of Systematic Reviews. 2022 All outcomesGeneral dental practice; in vitro (extracted teeth) and in vivo (clinical) studies · Analysis 2: network meta-analysis (all studies evaluating >=2 index tests)Sensitivity 0.76 [0.68, 0.82]64 studies · 24567 participantsLow
- Enamel Caries Detection and Diagnosis: An Analysis of Systematic Reviews. 2022 All outcomesGeneral dental practice; in vitro (extracted teeth) and in vivo (clinical) studies · Analysis 1: fully within-person comparison (studies evaluating >=3 index tests)Sensitivity 0.71 [0.59, 0.81]19 studies · 2849 participantsGRADE not reported