evidencegaps
Primary study · included by 1 review

Evaluation of DIAGNOdent pen for initial occlusal caries diagnosis in permanent teeth

Yehua 2024 · Yehua Du, Yiyuan Yang, Yihao Liu, et al. · BMC Oral Health · 2024

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 Yehua 2024 · Table 2; reference 34; 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.