Journal of Applied Dental
and Medical Sciences
Journal of Applied Dental and Medical Sciences is A Quarterly Published

ABSTRACT

Dental Caries Detection: The State of the Art

Ghadah S. Aldossari, Amerah A. Alasmari , Mohammed S. Aldossary (Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

ABSTRACT

Dental caries detection is challenging for dental professionals, especially in early stages. Detection of incipient caries is important for prevention implementation, which will in turn make it possible to avoid the restoration of progressed caries. Various methods and techniques have been developed for caries detection and dental professionals must be familiar with such methods and diagnostic tools. This literature review provides an overview of current methods for caries detection.

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