Fluorescence-based methods for detecting caries lesions: systematic review, meta-analysis and sources of heterogeneity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fluorescence-based methods have been proposed to aid caries lesion detection. Summarizing and analysing findings of studies about fluorescence-based methods could clarify their real benefits.

Objective

We aimed to perform a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the accuracy of fluorescence-based methods in detecting caries lesions.

Data source

Two independent reviewers searched PubMed, Embase and Scopus through June 2012 to identify papers/articles published. Other sources were checked to identify non-published literature. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, PARTICIPANTS AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS: The eligibility criteria were studies that: (1) have assessed the accuracy of fluorescence-based methods of detecting caries lesions on occlusal, app

SUBMITTER: Gimenez T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3617206 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature