Demonstration of dye-uptake as a potential aid in early diagnosis of incipient caries

Henry R. Rawls; W. D. Owen

doi:10.1159/000260317

Demonstration of dye-uptake as a potential aid in early diagnosis of incipient caries

Henry R. Rawls, W. D. Owen

Comprehensive Dentistry

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Abstract

The increased porosity of enamel and the presence of free calcium ions at the sites of developing lesions allow a color change or fluorescence to develop at these sites after application of certain dyes and indicators. Such optical changes constitute a detectable signal which can be utilized to accurately diagnose caries at a stage well in advance of cavitation. Results are reported which demonstrate the potential usefulness of fluorescent dye-uptake as an aid in diagnosing incipient carious lesions.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	69-75
Number of pages	7
Journal	Caries Research
Volume	12
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000260317
State	Published - Jan 1 1978

Keywords

Early diagnosis
Enamel porosity
Fluorescent indicators
Incipient caries

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Dentistry(all)

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