The influence of PVC seal wrap and probe tips autoclaving on the in vitro performance of laser fluorescence device in occlusal caries in primary teeth

J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2006 Summer;30(4):306-9. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.30.4.0155286qq416h833.

Abstract

The goal of this study was to evaluate the influence of a PVC Seal Wrap as barrier protection and the influence of autoclaving on the in vitro performance of a laser fluorescence device in detecting occlusal caries lesions in primary teeth. The clinical significance of the experiment is to create a protocol to avoid the possibility of underestimating caries in clinical setting.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Dental Caries / diagnosis*
  • Diagnostic Equipment
  • Epidemiologic Methods
  • Fluorescence
  • Hot Temperature / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lasers*
  • Polyvinyl Chloride*
  • Sterilization / instrumentation*
  • Tooth, Deciduous

Substances

  • Polyvinyl Chloride