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Early detection of incipient caries would allow dentists to provide more effective measures to delay or to reverse caries’ progression at earlier stage. Such earlier intervention could lead to improved oral health for the patients and reduced burden to the health system. Previously, we have demonstrated that the combination of morphological and biochemical information furnished by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and polarized Raman spectroscopy (PRS), respectively, provided a unique tool for dental caries management. In this study we will report the first pre-clinical caries detection system that includes a hand-held probe with a size slightly larger than a tooth brush. This probe presents a novel platform combining both OCT and PRS optics in a very tight space ideal for clinical practice. OCT cross-sectional images of near-surface enamel morphology are obtained with miniaturized MEMS scanning device and are processed in real-time to identify culprit regions. These regions are sequentially analyzed with polarized Raman spectroscopy for further confirmation. PRS is performed using 830nm laser line and four detection channels in order to obtain polarized Raman spectroscopic data, i.e. depolarization ratio of the hydroxyapatite Raman band at ~960 cm-1. A detailed description of this hand-held caries detector and ex-vivo/in-vivo test results will be presented.
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In this paper, five types of tissues, human enamel, human cortical bone, human trabecular bone, muscular tissue, and fatty tissue were imaged ex vivo using optical coherence tomography (OCT). The specimens were prepared in blocks of 5 x 5 x 3 mm (width x length x height). The OCT imaging system was a swept source OCT system operating at wavelengths ranging between 1250 nm and 1360 nm with an average power of 18 mW and a scan rate of 50 to 100 kHz. The imaging probe was placed on top of a 2 x 2 cm stabilizing device to maintain a standard distance from the samples. Ten image samples from each type of tissue were obtained. To acquire images with minimum inhomogeneity, imaging was performed multiple times at different points. Based on the observed texture differences between OCT images of soft and hard tissues, spatial and spectral features were quantitatively extracted from the OCT images. The Radon transform from angles of 0 deg to 90 deg was computed, averaged over all the angles, normalized to peak at unity, and then fitted with Gaussian function. The mean absolute values of the spatial frequency components of the OCT image were considered as a feature, where 2-D fast Fourier transform (FFT) was done to OCT images. These OCT features can reliably differentiate between a range of hard and soft tissues, and could be extremely valuable in assisting dentists for in vivo evaluation of oral tissues and early detection of pathologic changes in tissues.
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Bitewing radiography is still considered state-of-the-art diagnostic technology for assessing cavitation within
approximal carious dental lesions, even though radiographs cannot resolve cavitated surfaces but instead are
used to measure lesion depth in order to predict cavitation. Clinicians need new technologies capable of
determining whether approximal carious lesions have become cavitated because not all lesions progress to
cavitation. Assessing lesion cavitation from near-infrared (NIR) imaging methods holds great potential due to
the high transparency of enamel in the NIR region from λ=1300-1700-nm, which allows direct visualization
and quantified measurements of enamel demineralization. The objective of this study was to measure the
change in lesion appearance between non-cavitated and cavitated lesions in artificially generated lesions
using NIR imaging modalities (two-dimensional) at λ=1300-nm and λ=1450-nm and cross-polarization
optical coherence tomography (CP-OCT) (thee-dimensional) λ=1300-nm. Extracted human posterior teeth
with sound proximal surfaces were chosen for this study and imaged before and after artificial lesions were
made. A high speed dental hand piece was used to create artificial cavitated proximal lesions in sound
samples and imaged. The cavitated artificial lesions were then filled with hydroxyapatite powder to simulate
non-cavitated proximal lesions.
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The increasing prevalence of mild hypomineralization due to developmental defects on tooth surfaces poses a
challenge for caries detection and caries risk assessment and reliable methods need to be developed to discriminate
such lesions from active caries lesions that need intervention. Previous studies have demonstrated that areas of
hypomineralization are typically covered with a relatively thick surface layer of highly mineralized and transparent
enamel similar to arrested lesions. Seventy-six extracted human teeth with mild to moderate degrees of suspicious
fluorosis were imaged using near-infrared reflectance and transillumination. Enamel hypomineralization was clearly
visible in both modalities. However, it was difficult to distinguish hypomineralization due to developmental defects
from caries lesions with contrast measurements alone. The location of the lesion on tooth coronal surface (i.e.
generalized vs. localized) seems to be the most important indicator for the presence of enamel hypomineralization
due to developmental defects.
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Examining the physical mechanisms related to biofilm removal of sulfonated phenolics (SP) is difficult using
conventional microscopy techniques. A custom flow cell system integrated with a real time cross polarization optical
coherence tomography system investigated the dynamic speed of biofilm removal when oral multi-species biofilms are
exposed to SP under sheer stress. The Near infrared 1310-nm CP-OCT system non-destructively imaged fluid immersed
oral biofilms at nearly 30 frames/s. This dynamic imaging was able to determine the cohesive and adhesion related
disruption of SP on oral biofilms adhering to tooth like surfaces. For multi-species biofilms that are initially grown
without the presence of sucrose, the disruption of biofilms on saliva coated hydroxyapatite (HA) is dominated as a
adhesive failure at the HA-biofilm interface. For multi-species biofilms that are grown in the presence of sucrose, the
disruption is dominated by cohesive disruption followed by adhesive failure. This novel CP-OCT flow cell assay has the
potential to examine rapid interactions between anti-biofilm agents and tooth like surfaces.
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Lasers in Disinfection, Hard Tissue Ablation and Clinical Caries Monitoring
The analysis of the disinfection effect of Nd:YAG laser radiation was investigated for patients with high
concentration of Streptococcus mutans in saliva (positive result in Saliva-check mutans test). For the interaction the
Nd:YAG laser system generated separate switchable wavelengths with the maximum output energies 1.1, 0.6, and
0.3 J for wavelength 1.06 μm, 1.32, μm and 1.44 μm, respectively, was used. Our study proved that after the laser
irradiation the Saliva-check test showed negative presence of Streptococcus mutans. The disinfection effect was
confirmed for all used radiation wavelength. For 1.44 μm this effect was reached with a smallest energy density.
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To investigate the ablation process of the diode pumped Er:YAG laser using two different handpieces (free beam vs contact mode) an experimental setup for defined movement of tooth slides while irradiation was realized. By using a high speed camera the ablation process was investigated.
The results show a higher ablation rate and irradiation at higher mean laser power without thermal injury using the contact handpiece which can be explained by the results of the high speed camera.
In conclusion these experiments with the diode pumped Er:YAG laser system demonstrate its ability for efficient and very fast cavity preparation.
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Previous studies have established that carious lesions can be imaged with high contrast using near-IR wavelengths
coincident with high water absorption, namely 1450-nm, without the interference of stains. It has been
demonstrated that computer-controlled laser scanning systems utilizing IR lasers operating at high pulse repetition
rates can be used for serial imaging and selective removal of caries lesions. In this study, a point-to-point scanning
system was developed integrating a 1450-nm diode laser with the CO2 ablation laser. This approach is advantageous
since it does not require an expensive near-IR camera. In this pilot study, we demonstrate the feasibility of a
combined NIR and IR laser system for the selective removal of carious lesions.
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Optical imaging modalities and therapy monitoring protocols are required for the emergence of non-surgical interventions for treating infections in teeth to remineralize the enamel. Current standard of visual inspection, tactile probing and radiograph for caries detection is not highly sensitive, quantitative, and safe. Furthermore, the latter two are not viable options for interproximal caries. We present preliminary results of multimodal laser-based imaging and uorescence spectroscopy in a blinded clinical study comparing two topical therapies of early interproximal caries in children. With a spacer placed interproximally both at baseline and followup examinations, the 405-nm excited red porphyrin uorescence imaging with green auto uorescence is measured and compared to a 12-month follow-up. 405-nm laser-induced uorescence spectroscopy is also measured from the center of selected multimodal video imaging frames. These results of three subjects are analyzed both qualitatively by comparing spectra and quantitatively based on uorescence region segmentation, and then are compared to the standard of care(visual examination and radiograph interpretation). Furthermore, this study points out challenges associated with optically monitoring non-surgical dental interventions over long periods of time in clinical practice and also indicates future direction for improvement on the protocol.
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Lasers in Composite Removal, Pulp Vitality Measurements, Bond Strength and Acid Resistance
Dental composites are used as restorative materials for filling cavities, shaping, and covering teeth for
esthetic purposes, and as adhesives. Dentists spend more time replacing existing restorations that fail than
they do placing new restorations. Tooth colored restorations are difficult to differentiate from the
surrounding tooth structure making them challenging to remove without damaging healthy tooth structure.
Previous studies have demonstrated that CO2 lasers in conjunction with spectral feedback can be used to
selectively remove composite from tooth surfaces. The purpose of this study is to assemble a system that is
feasible for clinical use incorporating a spectral feedback system, a scanning system, articulating arm and a
clinical handpiece and then evaluate the performance of that system on extracted teeth. In addition, the
selectivity of composite removal was analyzed using a high-speed optical coherence tomography system that
is suitable for clinical use. The system was capable of rapidly removing composite from small preparations
on tooth occlusal surfaces with a mean loss of enamel of less than 20-μm.
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Frequently pulp vitality measurement is done in a dental practice by pressing a frozen cotton pellet on the tooth. This
method is subjective, as the patient´s response is required, sometimes painful and has moderate sensitivity and
specificity. Other methods, based on optical or electrical measurement have been published, but didn´t find wide spread
application in the dental offices.
Laser Doppler measurement of the blood flow in the pulp could be an objective method to measure pulp vitality, but the
influence of the gingival blood flow on the measurements is a concern. Therefore experiments and simulations were
done to learn more about the gingival blood flow in relation to the pulpal blood flow and how to minimize the influence.
First patient measurements were done to show the feasibility clinically.
Results:
Monte Carlo simulations and bench experiments simulating the blood flow in and around a tooth show that both basic
configurations, transmission and reflection measurements are possible. Most favorable is a multi-point measurement
with different distances from the gingiva. Preliminary sensitivity / specificity are promising and might allow an objective
and painless measurement of tooth vitality.
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UV and IR lasers can be used to specifically target protein, water, and the mineral phase of dental hard
tissues to produce varying changes in surface morphology. In this study, we irradiated enamel and dentin
surfaces with various combinations of lasers operating at 0.355, 2.94, and 9.4 μm, exposed those surfaces
to topical fluoride, and subsequently evaluated the influence of these changes on surface morphology and
permeability. Digital microscopy and surface dehydration rate measurements were used to monitor changes
in the samples overtime. The surface morphology and permeability (dehydration rate) varied markedly with
the different laser treatments on enamel. On dentin, fluoride was most effective in reducing the
permeability.
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Selective removal of caries lesions with high precision is best accomplished using lasers operating at high pulse repetition rates utilizing small spot sizes. Conventional flash-lamp pumped Er:YAG lasers are poorly suited for this purpose, but new diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) Er:YAG lasers have become available operating at high pulse repetition rates. Microradiography was used to determine the mineral content of the demineralized dentin of 200-μm thick sections with natural caries lesions prior to laser ablation. The purpose of this study was to explore the use of a DPSS Er:YAG laser for the selective removal of demineralized dentin and natural occlusal lesions on extracted teeth.
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A major advantage of composite restoration materials is that they can be color matched to the tooth.
However, this presents a challenge when composites fail and they need to be replaced. Dentists typically
spend more time repairing and replacing composites than placing new restorations. We have shown in
previous studies that high-contrast images of composite can be acquired in occlusal transmission mode at
near-IR wavelengths coincident with higher water absorption. The purpose of this study was to determine if
similar high-contrast images can be acquired in reflectance mode at longer wavelengths where water
absorption is even higher. Extracted human teeth with existing composite restoration (n=14) were imaged at
wavelengths from 900-2300 using an extended range InGaAs camera. Our results indicate that NIR
wavelengths longer than 1400-nm coincident with higher water absorption yield the highest contrast between
dental composites and tooth structure in reflectance.
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Previous studies have demonstrated that the permeability changes due to the surface modification of dentin can be quantified via thermal imaging during dehydration. The CO2 laser has been shown to remove the smear layer and disinfect root canals. Moreover, thermal modification via CO2 laser irradiation can be used to convert dentin into a highly mineralized enamel-like mineral. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the radicular dentin surface modification after CO2 laser irradiation by measuring the permeability with thermal imaging. Human molar specimens (n=12) were sectioned into 4 axial walls of the pulp chamber and treated with either 10% NaClO for 1 minute, 5% EDTA for 1 minute, CO2 laser or none. The CO2 laser was operated at 9.4 μm with a pulse duration of 26 μs, pulse repetition rate of 300 Hz and a fluence of 13 J/cm2. The samples were dehydrated using an air spray for 60 seconds and imaged using a thermal camera. The resulting surface morphological changes were assessed using 3D digital microscopy. The images from digital microscopy confirmed melting of the mineral phase of dentin. The area enclosed by the time-temperature curve during dehydration, ▵Q, measured with thermal imaging increased significantly with treatments with EDTA and the CO2 laser (P<0.05). These results indicate that the surface modification due to CO2 laser treatment increases permeability of radicular dentin.
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Both laser irradiation and fluoride treatment alone are known to provide increased resistance to acid dissolution. CO2 lasers tuned to a wavelength of 9.3 μm can be used to efficiently convert the carbonated hydroxyapatite of enamel to a much more acid resistant purer phase hydroxyapatite (HAP). Further studies have shown that fluoride application to HAP yields fluoroapatite (FAP) which is even more resistant against acid dissolution. Previous studies show that CO2 lasers and fluoride treatments interact synergistically to provide significantly higher protection than either method alone, but the mechanism of interaction has not been elucidated. We recently observed the formation of microcracks or a “crazed” zone in the irradiated region that is resistant to demineralization using high-resolution microscopy. The microcracks are formed due to the slight contraction of enamel due to transformation of carbonated hydroxyapatite to the more acid resistant pure phase hydroxyapatite (HAP) that has a smaller lattice. In this study, we test the hypothesis that these small cracks will provide greater adhesion for topical fluoride for greater protection against acid demineralization.
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The optical properties of human dentin can change markedly due to aging, friction from opposing teeth,
and acute trauma, resulting in the formation of transparent or sclerotic dentin with increased mineral
density. The objective of this study was to determine the optical attenuation coefficient of human dentin
tissues with different mineral densities in the near-infrared (NIR) spectral regions from 1300-2200 nm
using NIR transillumination and optical coherence tomography (OCT). N=50 dentin samples of varying
opacities were obtained by sectioning whole extracted teeth into ~ 150 μm transverse sections at the
cemento-enamel junction or the apical root. Transillumination images were acquired with a NIR camera
and attenuation measurements were acquired at various NIR wavelengths using a NIR sensitive
photodiode. Samples were imaged with transverse microradiography (gold standard) in order to determine
the mineral density of each sample.
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