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- The usual way to find tartar (subgingival calculus) on teeth is by using a tool called a periodontal probe, but it can sometimes make mistakes.
- This review looks at new, more accurate ways to detect tartar that can help stop gum disease.
- Techniques like periodontal endoscopy and optical coherence tomography show promise, but they might take longer and cost more to use than traditional methods.
Article Abstract
Background And Objective: The conventional method of detecting subgingival calculus involves using a periodontal probe to sense tactile differences on the dental root surface. Although efficient, this method can result in false positives and false negatives. This literature review explores alternative detection techniques that can detect subgingival calculus with improved accuracy and consistency. The accumulation of dental calculus below the gingival margin can foster periodontitis-inducing bacterial growth. Conventional methods of locating subgingival calculus are often inaccurate and highly dependent on clinician skill. This literature review evaluates techniques used to improve the accuracy of imaging and detecting subgingival calculus.
Methods: Google Scholar, PubMed and PubMed Central databases were searched for peer-reviewed original articles evaluating subgingival calculus imaging and detection techniques. A total of 46 relevant articles ranging from 1981 to 2021 were included.
Key Content And Findings: This narrative review discusses the subgingival calculus detection and imaging capabilities of periodontal endoscopy in an study and of optical coherence tomography (OCT), fluorescence spectroscopy, and differential reflectometry in settings. Each technique has unique benefits and limitations that distinguishes it from the others.
Conclusions: studies have revealed that techniques including periodontal endoscopy, OCT, fluorescence spectroscopy, or differential reflectometry allow for a more accurate diagnosis of subgingival calculus deposits in comparison to detection via periodontal probing. Despite the improved results, the common limitations of these techniques include longer operation times and expensive equipment. Further studies are needed to transition these imaging and detection methods to clinical environments.
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