Micro-CT application for infiltration technology in paedodontics and orthodontics

Alexandru Ogodescu; Adrian Manescu; Ana Emilia Ogodescu; Alessandra Giuliani; Carmen Todea

doi:10.1117/12.2044116

14 January 2014 Micro-CT application for infiltration technology in paedodontics and orthodontics

Alexandru Ogodescu, Adrian Manescu, Ana Emilia Ogodescu, Alessandra Giuliani, Carmen Todea

Proceedings Volume 8925, Fifth International Conference on Lasers in Medicine: Biotechnologies Integrated in Daily Medicine; 892508 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2044116
Event: Fifth International Conference on Lasers in Medicine, 2013, Timisoara, Romania

Abstract

White spot lesions are an early evidence of the demineralization of the enamel surface and are the first step of future caries that will develop on those spots. Recently, a new and innovative biotechnology was developed – Icon, a caries infiltrant to be introduced in early tooth lesions, able to achieve a very good preservation of dental structures. In order to assess the infiltrant penetration level inside the white spot lesions, a non-destructive 3D visualization method is needed. Phase-contrast micro computed tomography using synchrotron radiation proved to be a powerful technique, allowing a 3D morphological investigation of all the components of interest: tooth structure, white spot lesions extension, infiltrant penetration inside the lesions, without the need of slicing the specimens. From our clinical experience and the conducted research we can conclude that this technology is effective and useful in many clinical situations encountered in pediatric dentistry.

Citation Download Citation

Alexandru Ogodescu, Adrian Manescu, Ana Emilia Ogodescu, Alessandra Giuliani, and Carmen Todea "Micro-CT application for infiltration technology in paedodontics and orthodontics", Proc. SPIE 8925, Fifth International Conference on Lasers in Medicine: Biotechnologies Integrated in Daily Medicine, 892508 (14 January 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2044116

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available

Members: $17.00

Non-members: $21.00 ADD TO CART

PROCEEDINGS
6 PAGES

DOWNLOAD PAPER SAVE TO MY LIBRARY

GET CITATION

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Get copyright permission Get copyright permission on Copyright Marketplace

KEYWORDS

Teeth

Synchrotron radiation

X-rays

Visualization

Dental caries

Nondestructive evaluation

Medicine

Show All Keywords

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years