Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Nitrogen laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) spectra of sound tooth consists of two broad bands centered at 440 and 490 nm, with two apparent side bands on either side. In order to locate the exact peak position of these bands and to effectively utilize the LIF spectral signatures for detection of tooth caries, the LIF spectra were curve-fitted using Gaussian spectral functions and the results were compared with those from diffuse reflectance spectral measurements. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:The excitation light at 337.1 nm was guided to the sound and caries-affected tooth samples through the central fiber of the fiber-optic probe of a laser-induced fluorescence reflectance spectroscopy (LIFRS) system. Six surrounding fibers of the probe collect tooth fluorescence or diffuse reflectance from the lesion and direct it to a miniature spectrometer. The in vitro spectra were obtained from healthy enamel, dentin, and pulp level tooth caries. RESULTS:As compared to sound tooth, the caries tooth showed lower fluorescence and reflectance intensities in the 350-700 nm region. The deconvoluted peaks in the LIF spectra of sound tooth were found centered at 403.80, 434.20, 486.88, and 522.45 nm, whereas in the case of pulp level caries, a new peak was observed at 636.78 nm. Curve-fitted parameters, such as peak center, Gaussian curve area, full width at half intensity maximum (FWHM), and their ratios, were also found to vary with the stage of tooth caries. The ratios involving the 435 nm band, such as F405/F435, F435/F490, and F435/F525 ratios derived from curve-fitted areas and amplitudes, were found to be sensitive to discriminate between sound, dentin, and pulp level caries. Among the various diffuse reflectance spectral intensity ratios, the R500/R700 was found to be most sensitive to distinguish between pulp and dentin level caries. CONCLUSIONS:Nitrogen laser-excited fluorescence spectral studies were found to be more suited for detection of caries lesions. The LIF measurement with spectral analysis, done by curve fitting, outscores the diffuse reflectance methodology and shows the potential to screen different levels of tooth decay in a clinical setting.
journal_name
Lasers Surg Medjournal_title
Lasers in surgery and medicineauthors
Subhash N,Thomas SS,Mallia RJ,Jose Mdoi
10.1002/lsm.20229subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2005-10-01 00:00:00pages
320-8issue
4eissn
0196-8092issn
1096-9101journal_volume
37pub_type
杂志文章abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Noninvasive bipolar and monopolar radiofrequency (RF) deep dermal heating devices have previously been described. A novel minimally invasive RF device employing a bipolar microneedle electrode system is introduced and its resultant thermal effects on human skin in vivo were characterized for t...
journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.20687
更新日期:2009-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.1900060412
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.1900160205
更新日期:1995-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.20610
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
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更新日期:2016-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.23294
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
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更新日期:2001-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type:
doi:10.1002/lsm.23101
更新日期:2019-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1002/lsm.1900090302
更新日期:1989-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.1900070207
更新日期:1987-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.1900100106
更新日期:1990-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.22409
更新日期:2015-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.20168
更新日期:2005-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.1900100208
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1002/lsm.1900170203
更新日期:1995-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1002/lsm.1900050405
更新日期:1985-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2011-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:1987-01-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:2020-10-14 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2013-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2000-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:2002-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Lasers in surgery and medicine
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
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更新日期:2015-10-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:2018-02-10 00:00:00