evidencegaps
Primary study · included by 1 review

Occlusal caries detection in permanent molars according to WHO basic methods, ICDAS II and laser fluorescence measurements

Kuhnisch 2008 · Kühnisch Jan, Berger Susanne, Goddon Inka, et al. · Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology · 2008

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 Kuhnisch 2008 · Table 2; reference 21; 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.