Evaluation of a Caries Detecting Software System

• Aldous DDS, MS, Jay A. ^[1] ; Lowder DDS, Gary ^[1] ; Boseman DDS, Jerald ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Utah

     University of Utah

     Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Odovtos: International Journal of Dental Sciences, ISSN-e 2215-3411, ISSN 1659-1046, Vol. 19, Nº. 3, 2017 (Ejemplar dedicado a: (September-December) Odovtos - International Journal of Dental Sciences), págs. 61-67
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The diagnostic accuracy of caries detecting software that assesses density in digital radiographs was questioned. Analysis of radiographs of extracted teeth using Logicon revealed a deviation in specificity for  caries from visual examination of the  teeth as well as from their radiographic images.  Subsequent  preparation of teeth similar to  a clinical preparation for  a restoration revealed a marked deviation from the Logicon analysis.  Radiographic interpretation of early caries  and resultant treatment  decisions  are a multifaceted  complex  process that is not simplified  by desired but  unreliable  current computerized technique.