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QLF™isanovelmethodfordetectingcariesandbacterialactivityofteeth.ArecentNationalInstitutesofHealthandNationalInstituteofDentalandCraniofacial ...

The initial QLF™ image (Figure 7a) of the molar demonstrated significant red fluorescence surrounding the stained fissure. Following initial surgical preparation, the carious lesion within the dentin demonstrated additional high-intensity red fluorescence (Figure 7b). The dentist proceeded with the excavation until she obtained Figure 7c with very little remaining red fluorescence. Research from Lennon7,21 et al suggests less affected dentin is removed than when using current visual methods for carious dentin removal, but validation studies are needed.

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