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Howard E Strassler1, Mark L Pitel2
1Professor and Director of Operative Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Operative Dentistry, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, Maryland.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|February 28, 2014
Summary
Fiber-optic transillumination (FOTI) is a valuable dental diagnostic tool, particularly for detecting tooth decay. This review explores FOTI techniques and its use as a supplemental aid in evaluating tooth structure.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Fiber-optic transillumination (FOTI) is an established adjunctive diagnostic method.
- FOTI has diverse clinical applications, notably in dental diagnostics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review techniques for using FOTI in dental evaluations.
- To provide examples of FOTI as a supplemental diagnostic aid.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of FOTI applications in dentistry.
- Presentation of FOTI techniques for tooth evaluation.
Main Results:
- FOTI is a valid indicator for detecting bacterially infected tooth structure (caries).
- Research studies corroborate FOTI's effectiveness in caries diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- FOTI is a valuable tool for supplemental dental diagnostics.
- Effective utilization of FOTI techniques aids in comprehensive tooth evaluation.
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