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Primary study · included by 1 review

Performance of a Pen-Type Laser Fluorescence Device and Conventional Methods in Detecting Approximal Caries Lesions in Primary Teeth – in vivo Study

Novaes 2009 · Novaes T.F., Matos R., Braga M.M., et al. · Caries Research · 2009

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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 Novaes 2009 · Table 2; reference 22; 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 0.84 [0.80, 0.87]8 studiesGRADE not reported

1 including review in total.