Diagnostic Performance of Smartphone, 3D Imaging, QLF-D, and ICDAS Clinical Criteria for Non-Cavitated Caries Activity Assessment in Post-Orthodontic Patients Under a Preventive Program
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 30
研究概览
简要总结
This prospective longitudinal observational study aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance and agreement of Smartphone photography, intraoral 3D imaging, Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence Digital (QLF-D), and ICDAS clinical criteria for assessing non-cavitated caries lesion activity in post-orthodontic patients under a preventive follow-up program. Thirty participants aged 11 to 46 years with active initial caries lesions will be followed for three months. Clinical examinations, QLF-D imaging, smartphone photographs, and intraoral 3D scans will be obtained at baseline and follow-up visits combined with professional prophylaxis and oral hygiene reinforcement. The study will analyze changes in lesion activity, fluorescence parameters, and surface characteristics over time, as well as the agreement and diagnostic performance among the evaluated methods.
详细描述
This prospective longitudinal observational study will evaluate the agreement and diagnostic performance of Smartphone photography, intraoral 3D imaging, Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence Digital (QLF-D), and ICDAS clinical criteria for assessing non-cavitated caries lesion activity in post-orthodontic patients.
Participants presenting active initial caries lesions on vestibular tooth surfaces will undergo clinical examinations, QLF-D imaging, smartphone photographs, and intraoral 3D scans at baseline and during a three-month preventive follow-up program. Professional prophylaxis and oral hygiene reinforcement will be performed throughout the study period.
Changes in clinical lesion activity, fluorescence parameters, and topographic characteristics will be analyzed to determine the monitoring capacity, agreement, and diagnostic performance of the evaluated methods. Patient acceptance of the diagnostic technologies will also be assessed.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Cohort
- 时间视角
- Prospective
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 11 Years 至 46 Years（Child, Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Participants aged 11 to 46 years
- •Completed fixed orthodontic treatment
- •Presence of at least four active non-cavitated caries lesions (ICDAS 1-3)
- •Lesions located on vestibular surfaces of anterior teeth and/or premolars
- •Ability to attend follow-up visits during the three-month study period
- •Signed informed consent and/or assent form
排除标准
- •Systemic conditions affecting salivary flow or enamel structure
- •Extensive cavitated lesions requiring restorative treatment
- •Ongoing orthodontic treatment
- •Use of medications that significantly affect oral conditions
- •Inability to cooperate with imaging procedures or follow-up visits
研究者
Andrea Cortes
PhD
Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá