Enamel loss by prophylaxis and etching treatment in human tooth analyzed using optical coherence tomography-An in vitro study

Naresh Kumar Ravichandran, Hemanth Tumkur Lakshmikantha, Pilun Kim, Sungjo Park, Mansik Jeon, Hyo Sang Park, Jeehyun Kim

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Abstract

Use of braces plays a major role during orthodontic treatment procedures. In clinical orthodontic procedures placement of braces is usually followed after essential treatment to the tooth surface. Treatment on the tooth surface like enamel etching, and prophylaxis smoothing with pumice results in considerable damages to the enamel surface of the tooth. In this study, we have proposed optical coherence tomography as a noninvasive imaging technique for the evaluation of damage induced during such treatment procedures. Using depth intensity analysis of the obtained cross-sectional images, damage resulting to the enamel surface was studied after prophylaxis smoothening and etching steps.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of TENCON 2018 - 2018 IEEE Region 10 Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages903-906
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538654576
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event2018 IEEE Region 10 Conference, TENCON 2018 - Jeju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 28 Oct 201831 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameIEEE Region 10 Annual International Conference, Proceedings/TENCON
Volume2018-October
ISSN (Print)2159-3442
ISSN (Electronic)2159-3450

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE Region 10 Conference, TENCON 2018
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju
Period28/10/1831/10/18

Keywords

  • depth intensity analysis
  • optical coherence tomography
  • prophylaxis smoothing with pumice
  • tooth etching

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