Detecting and monitoring dental plaque levels with digital 2D and 3D imaging techniques

• Published in: PloS one Vol. 17; no. 2; p. e0263722
• Main Authors: Giese-Kraft, Katja, Jung, Katja, Schlueter, Nadine, Vach, Kirstin, Ganss, Carolina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 15.02.2022; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Adult; Biology and Life Sciences; Cameras; Computer and Information Sciences; Consent; Dental plaque; Dental Plaque - diagnostic imaging; Dentistry; Diagnostic imaging; Digital cameras; Digital imaging; Engineering and Technology; Female; Humans; Hygiene; Imaging techniques; Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods; Male; Measurement; Medicine and Health Sciences; Monitoring; Oral hygiene; People and places; Photography, Dental; Prospective Studies; Research and Analysis Methods; Scanners; Statistical analysis; Teeth; Three dimensional imaging; Toothbrushes; Toothbrushing; Vestibular system; Germany; United States > US

Detecting and monitoring dental plaque is an important issue in research and clinical practice. In this context, new digital imaging methods that permit permanent documentation of the clinical findings could be promising tools. The aim of the study was therefore to investigate whether disclosed plaq...