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Primary study · included by 1 review

In vivo comparison of laser fluorescence measurements with conventional methods for occlusal caries detection

Toraman Alkurt 2008 · Toraman Alkurt Meryem, Peker Ilkay, Deniz Arisu Hacer, et al. · Lasers in Medical Science · 2007

Included by

Comparative diagnostic accuracy of laser fluorescence and conventional caries detection methods in children: a systematic review and meta analysis.
Non-Cochrane · DTA · 2026 · cited as Toraman Alkurt 2008 · Table 2; reference 18; Results meta-analysis
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Pooled sensitivity
Laser fluorescence devices (DIAGNOdent, DIAGNOdent Pen) vs Reference standard (histological, operative, temporary tooth separation, or combined visual and radiographic assessment)
Sensitivity 0.81 [0.77, 0.85]10 studiesGRADE not reported

1 including review in total.