scholarly journals High contrast optical imaging methods for image guided laser ablation of dental caries lesions

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole R. LaMantia ◽  
Henry Tom ◽  
Kenneth H. Chan ◽  
Jacob C. Simon ◽  
Cynthia L. Darling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Optical Imaging ◽  
High Contrast ◽  
Imaging Methods ◽  
Image Guided ◽  
Caries Lesions

scholarly journals Influence of Smoking Habits on the Prevalence of Dental Caries: A Register-Based Cohort Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel A. de Araújo Nobre ◽  
Ana M. Sezinando ◽  
Inês C. Fernandes ◽  
Andreia C. Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Proportional Hazards ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Cox Proportional Hazards ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Cumulative Survival ◽  
Caries Lesions

Abstract Objective The study aimed to evaluate the influence of smoking habit on the prevalence of dental caries lesions in a follow-up study. Materials and Methods A total of 3,675 patients (2,186 females and 1,489 males) with an average age of 51.4 years were included. Outcome measures were the incidence of dental caries defined as incipient noncavitated, microcavitated, or cavitated lesions which had been diagnosed through clinical observation with mouth mirror and probe examination evaluating change of texture, translucency, and color; radiographic examination through bitewing radiographs; or secondary caries through placement of a new restoration during the follow-up of the study. Statistical Analysis Cumulative survival (time elapsed with absence of dental caries) was estimated through the Kaplan–Meier product limit estimator with comparison of survival curves (log-rank test). A multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to evaluate the effect of smoking on the incidence of dental caries lesions when controlled to age, gender, systemic status, frequency of dental hygiene appointments, and socioeconomic status. The significance level was set at 5%. Results Eight hundred sixty-three patients developed caries (23.5% incidence rate). The cumulative survival estimation was 81.8% and 48% survival rate for nonsmokers and smokers, respectively (p < 0.001), with an average of 13.5 months between the healthy and diseased state diagnosis. Smokers registered a hazard ratio for dental caries lesions of 1.32 (p = 0.001) when controlled for the other variables of interest. Conclusion Within the limitations of this study, it was concluded that smoking habit might be a predictor for dental caries.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Clinical, Biochemical and Microbiological Markers Related to Dental Caries

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 6049
Author(s):  
Maria D Ferrer ◽  
Salvadora Pérez ◽  
Aránzazu López Lopez ◽  
José Luis Sanz ◽  
Maria Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Low Ph ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Sugar Solution ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Caries Lesions

Our aim was to evaluate clinical, biochemical and microbiological markers related to dental caries in adults. A sample that consisted of 75 volunteers was utilized. The presence of caries and the presence of plaque and gingival indices were determined. Unstimulated salivary flow, pH, lactate, Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus dentisani were measured in the participants’ plaque and saliva samples before and after rinsing with a sugar solution. Lactate in plaque was found to be significantly related to age, gender, tooth-brushing frequency, the presence of cavitated caries lesions and plaque and gingival indices (p < 0.05). The levels of S. dentisani in plaque increased significantly with tooth-brushing frequency (p = 0.03). Normalized plaque S. dentisani values and the percentage of S. dentisani were slightly higher in patients with basal lactic acid levels ≤ 50 mg/L. After rinsing with a sugary solution, the percentage of S. mutans levels in plaque were higher in patients with lactic acid levels > 350 mg/L (p = 0.03). Tooth-brushing frequency was the factor which was most associated with oral health. Women reflected better clinical and biochemical parameters than men. Low pH and high lactic acid levels tended to be associated with high caries rates. No association was found between bacteria levels and caries indices.

scholarly journals The Natural History of Dental Caries Lesions

2012 ◽  
Vol 91 (9) ◽  
pp. 841-846 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ferreira Zandoná ◽  
E. Santiago ◽  
G.J. Eckert ◽  
B.P. Katz ◽  
S. Pereira de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Natural History ◽  
History Of ◽  
Caries Lesions

scholarly journals Dual-mode optical imaging system for fluorescence image-guided surgery

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (13) ◽  
pp. 3830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Zhu ◽  
Suman Mondal ◽  
Shengkui Gao ◽  
Samuel Achilefua ◽  
Viktor Gruev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Imaging ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Image Guided Surgery ◽  
Dual Mode ◽  
Fluorescence Image ◽  
Guided Surgery ◽  
Image Guided ◽  
Optical Imaging System

scholarly journals Assessment of Endothelin-A Receptor Expression in Subcutaneous and Orthotopic Thyroid Carcinoma Xenografts in Vivo Employing Optical Imaging Methods

Endocrinology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (6) ◽  
pp. 2907-2918 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Büther ◽  
Matthijs G. Compeer ◽  
Jo G. R. De Mey ◽  
Otmar Schober ◽  
Michael Schäfers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Carcinoma ◽  
Optical Imaging ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Thyroid Tumor ◽  
Receptor Expression ◽  
Imaging Methods ◽  
Carcinoma Cell Lines ◽  
Isolated Artery

Endothelin (ET) receptor dysregulation has been described in a number of pathophysiological processes, including cardiovascular disorders, renal failure, and cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of the ET-A receptor (ETAR) in murine models of thyroid carcinoma using optical imaging methods. A recently developed near-infrared fluorescent tracer was first assessed in isolated artery preparations for its functional performance in comparison with known ETAR antagonists BQ123 and PD156707. Before evaluation of the tracer in vivo, different thyroid carcinoma cell lines were characterized with respect to their ET receptor expression by RT-PCR and autoradiography. In vivo, sc and orthotopic papillary thyroid tumor xenografts were clearly visualized by fluorescence reflectance imaging and fluorescence-mediated tomography up to 48 h after injection of the tracer. Binding specificity of the probe was demonstrated by predosing with PD156707 as a competing inhibitor. In conclusion, optical imaging with a fluorescent ETAR tracer allows the noninvasive imaging of tumor-associated ETAR expression in vivo. In the future, this technique may help surgeons to evaluate lesion dimensions in intraoperative settings (e.g. thyroidectomy).

Cellular Detection of G‐Quadruplexes by Optical Imaging Methods

2017 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Souheila Amor ◽  
Sunny Y. Yang ◽  
Judy M. Y. Wong ◽  
David Monchaud
Keyword(s):  
Optical Imaging ◽  
Imaging Methods

Larger depth of field for optical imaging methods

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. Wang ◽  
S. G. Sang ◽  
Z. Wang ◽  
X. T. Mo ◽  
W. Y. Liu
Keyword(s):  
Optical Imaging ◽  
Depth Of Field ◽  
Imaging Methods

Acid Profiles and pH of Carious Dentin in Active and Arrested Lesions

1994 ◽  
Vol 73 (12) ◽  
pp. 1853-1857 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Hojo ◽  
M. Komatsu ◽  
R. Okuda ◽  
N. Takahashi ◽  
T. Yamada
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Organic Acids ◽  
Clear Relationship ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Clinical Classification ◽  
Dentin Caries ◽  
Caries Lesions

Organic acids in caries lesions play important roles in initiation and progress of dental caries. We investigated relationships between clinical types of dentin caries and acid profile or pH in the lesions. Caries lesions in dentin from 76 permanent teeth were classified into active, arrested, situated beneath a restoration, and unclassified types. The pH of carious dentin was distinctly lower than that of sound dentin (p < 0.001). Carious dentin with a high percentage of lactate had a lower pH than that with a high percentage of acetate and propionate (p < 0.001). Dentin from active lesions showed a mean pH of 4.9, and the dominant acid was lactate (mean percentage, 88.2). In contrast, carious dentin from arrested lesions showed a higher pH, 5.7, with acetate and propionate as the dominant acids (mean percentages of acetate and propionate, 64.0 and 18.2, respectively). The acid profile (mean percentages of acetate and propionate, 54.0 and 27.7, respectively) and pH (mean 5.8) of carious dentin sampled from lesions beneath a restoration were similar to those of dentin from arrested lesions. This study showed a clear relationship between clinical classification of dentin caries and acid profile and pH, suggesting that both factors are important in dentin caries etiology.

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