Cavity Detection Technology

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This paper describes new technology for predicting and preventing dental cavities. The paper first discusses the caries assessment and risk evaluation (CARE) exam, which tests saliva in order to predict future cavities in children. The paper then looks at quantitative light fluorescence, which can identify a problematic area even before it becomes a cavity and advanced digital technology that help dentists find cavities in more cases. The paper concludes that while digital technology and quantitative light fluorescence enable earlier detection of cavities and therefore earlier treatment for patients, ultimately the saliva test is the simplest, least expensive and potentially most revolutionary.

From the Paper:

"Recent dental research has tended to stress the treatment of cavities. But exciting new research has begun to focus on the prevention and early detection of problematic areas in patient's mouths. Because of the need for early detection of cavities, innovations in saliva testing for problematic teeth, quantitative light fluorescence, and digital radiography are equally, if not more important as other areas of research. Because of these new innovations, recent statistical trends in cavity prevalence in young children may decline within our lifetimes."

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