evidencegaps
Primary study · included by 1 review

Comparison between Visual Examination and a Laser Fluorescence System for in vivo Diagnosis of Occlusal Caries

Sheehy 2001 · Sheehy E.C., Brailsford S.R., Kidd E.A.M., et al. · Caries Research · 2001

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 Sheehy 2001 · Table 2; reference 11; 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.