The Effectiveness of iTero Element 5D NIRI System in Early Proximal Caries Detection in Permanent Teeth
As a new emerging technology for the diagnosis of dental caries, near-infrared imaging requires further research and validation to determine its effectiveness. This study aims to compare near-infrared imaging with cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and validate the specificity and sensitivity of near-infrared imaging in diagnosing early proximal caries using large-scale clinical data through cross-sectional studies.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Permanent dentition Participants aged 12 and above Patients who have undergone iTero Element 5D oral scanning, as well as CBCT imaging, intraoral photography, and clinical oral examination within 1 week CBCT or iTero Element 5D oral scanning indicating proximal caries  Exclusion Criteria:  The following teeth were excluded:  Third molars Teeth with gross loss of tooth structure Teeth with amalgam fillings and their adjacent teeth Teeth with crown restorations and their adjacent teeth - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 12 Years - StdAgeList: Child, Adult, Older Adult - StudyPopulation: Patients who underwent orthodontic treatment at the West China School of Stomatology. - SamplingMethod: Non-Probability Sample