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This study introduces DenTiUS Plaque, an automated tool for dental plaque quantification. It offers reliable, repeatable analysis of plaque levels, aiding research and clinical practice in oral health.

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  • Dentistry
  • Oral Health
  • Image Analysis

Background:

  • Dental plaque is a primary cause of caries and periodontitis.
  • Current plaque quantification methods are manual, time-consuming, and non-automated.
  • Automated plaque quantification tools are needed for clinical and research applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop DenTiUS, a web-based tool for automated dental plaque quantification.
  • To create novel clinical indices for evaluating visible and nonvisible plaque levels.
  • To assess the usability and effectiveness of the DenTiUS software.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a web-based application, DenTiUS, for image analysis of dental plaque.
  • Implemented a novel approach for detecting visible plaque and introduced the concept of nonvisible plaque.
  • Created new metrics for quantifying plaque levels, including area, intensity, and growth patterns.

Main Results:

  • DenTiUS provides quantitative analysis of visible and nonvisible plaque.
  • Calculated indices include plaque index (API), area growth index, and area time index.
  • Usability testing by dental experts confirmed the software's efficiency and overall satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • DenTiUS Plaque enables automatic, reliable, and repeatable quantification of dental plaque.
  • The software provides insights into plaque area, intensity, and growth patterns.
  • DenTiUS can improve clinical practice and research quality in analyzing oral conditions and hygiene measures.