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    2. Method and apparatus for measuring and displaying dental plaque, gingiva, and alveolar bone

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      Method and apparatus for measuring and displaying dental plaque, gingiva, and alveolar bone
      A method and an apparatus for measuring and displaying dental plaque are provided, and the method includes the steps of dividing near infrared light output from a light source into measurement light and reference light, applying the measurement light toward a tooth in an oral cavity and scanning the tooth with the measurement light, producing interference light from reflected light and back-scattered light from the tooth and the reference light ...
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      Mentions: Nobuyoshi Ozawa Yasunori Sumi National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan

    3. Three-dimensional assessment of proximal contact enamel using optical coherence tomography

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      Three-dimensional assessment of proximal contact enamel using optical coherence tomography
      Objective The purpose of this study was to detect and investigate the association of enamel microcracks with demineralization at proximal contact areas of premolars, using 3D swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). Methods Extracted maxillary and mandibular premolars (n = 50 each), without any visible tooth cracks, were examined for demineralization of interproximal contact areas, using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS). SS-OCT was used to evaluate demineralization and detect ...
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      Mentions: University of Washington Yasunori Sumi Tokyo Medical & Dental University

    4. Assessment of root caries under wet and dry conditions using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT)

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      Assessment of root caries under wet and dry conditions using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT)
      The purpose of this study was to compare optical properties of root caries under two observing conditions using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). In vitro and natural root caries were observed by SS-OCT under wet and dry conditions, followed by confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) and transverse microradiography (TMR). Signal intensity (SI), distance between SI peaks (SI-distance) and optical lesion depth were obtained from OCT. Lesion depth was measured from ...
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      Mentions: University of Washington Yasunori Sumi Tokyo Medical & Dental University

    5. Assessment of enamel cracks at adhesive cavosurface margin using three-dimensional swept-source optical coherence tomography

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      Assessment of enamel cracks at adhesive cavosurface margin using three-dimensional swept-source optical coherence tomography
      Objectives Swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) can construct cross-sectional images of internal biological structures. The aim of this study was to evaluate enamel cracks at the cavosurface margin of composite restorations using SS-OCT. Methods Bowl-shaped cavities were prepared at two locations (mid-coronal and cervical regions) on the enamel surface of 60 bovine teeth. Half of the cavities (30) were treated with phosphoric acid gel. A two-step self-etch adhesive (Clearfil SE ...
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      Mentions: National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan Alireza Sadr Junji Tagami

    6. Resolution characteristics of optical coherence tomography for dental use

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      Resolution characteristics of optical coherence tomography for dental use
      OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to clarify resolution characteristics of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for dental use. METHODS: Two types of swept-source OCT machines (SS-OCTs) were employed in this study. To clarify their resolution characteristics, we newly developed a glass chart device with a ladder pattern of wavelengths, which ranged from (4 x 2) m to (1024 x 2) m, as well as a star-target pattern, a grid ...
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      Mentions: Santec Yasunori Sumi Tohru Kurabayashi

    7. A pilot study to assess the morphology and progression of non-carious cervical lesions

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      A pilot study to assess the morphology and progression of non-carious cervical lesions
      Objective This longitudinal pilot study aimed to morphologically and quantitatively investigate the progress of non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) by using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). Methods The samples examined comprised sets of NCCL epoxy resin replicas obtained from 10 lesions in 6 patients who attended annual dental visits over 4 or 5 years. SS-OCT images of the replicas were analyzed in terms of the maximum depth (D max ) and corresponding ...
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      Mentions: Yasunori Sumi National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan Junji Tagami

    8. Three-Dimensional Analysis of Enamel Crack Behavior Using Optical Coherence Tomography

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      Three-Dimensional Analysis of Enamel Crack Behavior Using Optical Coherence Tomography
      The aim of this study was to nondestructively analyze enamel crack behavior on different areas of teeth using 3D swept source-optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). Ten freshly extracted human teeth of each type on each arch ( n = 80 teeth) were inspected for enamel crack patterns on functional, contact and nonfunctional, or noncontact areas using 3D SS-OCT. The predominant crack pattern for each location on each specimen was noted and analyzed. The ...
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      Mentions: Yasunori Sumi Tokyo Medical & Dental University National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan

    9. Optical analysis of enamel and dentin caries in relation to mineral density using swept-source optical coherence tomography

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      Optical analysis of enamel and dentin caries in relation to mineral density using swept-source optical coherence tomography
      The aim of this study was to evaluate the signal intensity and signal attenuation of swept source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) for dental caries in relation to the variation of mineral density. SS-OCT observation was performed on the enamel and dentin artificial demineralization and on natural caries. The artificial caries model on enamel and dentin surfaces was created using Streptococcus mutans biofilms incubated in an oral biofilm reactor. The lesions ...
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      Mentions: Yasunori Sumi Tokyo Medical & Dental University National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan

    10. The effectiveness of optical coherence tomography for evaluating peri-implant tissue: A pilot study

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      The effectiveness of optical coherence tomography for evaluating peri-implant tissue: A pilot study
      Purpose Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has been investigated as a novel diagnostic imaging tool. The utilisation of this equipment has been evaluated through several studies in the field of dentistry. The aim of this preliminary study was to determine through basic experiments the effectiveness of OCT in implant dentistry. Materials and Methods To assess detection ability, we captured OCT images of implants in each of the following situations: (1) implants ...
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      Mentions: Yasunori Sumi Tokyo Medical & Dental University National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan

    11. Method and apparatus for measuring and displaying dental plaque

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      Method and apparatus for measuring and displaying dental plaque
      A method and an apparatus for measuring and displaying dental plaque are provided, and the method includes the steps of dividing near infrared light output from a light source into measurement light and reference light, applying the measurement light toward a tooth in an oral cavity and scanning the tooth with the measurement light, producing interference light from reflected light and back-scattered light from the tooth and the reference light ...
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      Mentions: Nobuyoshi Ozawa Yasunori Sumi National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan

    12. Assessment of bacterial demineralization around composite restorations using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT)

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      Assessment of bacterial demineralization around composite restorations using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT)
      Objective To observe the bacterial demineralization of the enamel and dentin around composite restorations bonded with one-step and two-step self-etch adhesive systems using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). Methods Forty class V cavities (2.5-mm surface diameter, 2.0-mm maximum depth) were prepared on cervical areas of 20 human molars. The specimens were either treated with one-step adhesive (Clearfil Tri-S Bond ND Quick; TS) or two-step adhesive (Clearfil SE Bond ...
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      Mentions: Yasunori Sumi Tokyo Medical & Dental University National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan

    13. Monitoring of cariogenic demineralization at the enamel–composite interface using swept-source optical coherence tomography

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      Monitoring of cariogenic demineralization at the enamel–composite interface using swept-source optical coherence tomography
      Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate enamel demineralization at composite restoration margins caused by cariogenic biofilm using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). Methods Sixty round-shaped cavities were prepared on the mid-buccal enamel surface of extracted human molars. The cavities were restored with Estelite Flow Quick flowable composite using either Clearfil SE Bond or Clearfil Tri-S Bond ND bonding agents. Streptococcus mutans suspension was applied to form a ...
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      Mentions: Yasunori Sumi Tokyo Medical & Dental University National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan

    14. Internal adaptation of resin composites at two configurations: Influence of polymerization shrinkage and stress

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      Internal adaptation of resin composites at two configurations: Influence of polymerization shrinkage and stress
      Objective This study compared internal adaptation of composites under different C-factors and examined the relationship between internal adaptation and polymerization shrinkage parameters. Methods Cylindrical cavities 3 mm in diameter were prepared in 100 human third molars in two depths: 4 mm high C-factor (H-CF) or 1 mm low C-factor (L-CF). After adhesive application (Clearfil SE One, Kuraray Noritake), the composite was placed in two increments in three subgroups: Filtek Supreme ...
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      Mentions: Tokyo Medical & Dental University National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan Alireza Sadr

    15. The role of enamel thickness and refractive index on human tooth colour

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      The role of enamel thickness and refractive index on human tooth colour
      Objectives To investigate the role of enamel thickness and refractive index ( n ) on tooth colour. Methods The colour and enamel thickness of fifteen extracted human central incisors were determined according to CIELab colour scale using spectrophotometer (Crystaleye) and swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT), respectively. Subsequently, labial enamel was trimmed by approximately 100 m, and the colour and remaining enamel thickness were investigated again. This cycle was repeated until dentin appeared ...
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      Mentions: University of Washington Yasunori Sumi Tokyo Medical & Dental University

    16. Assessment of occlusal fissure depth and sealant penetration using optical coherence tomography

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      Assessment of occlusal fissure depth and sealant penetration using optical coherence tomography
      Swept source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) is an interferometric imaging technique. This study aimed to assess SS-OCT as a diagnostic tool for the evaluation of occlusal fissure depth and sealant penetration into fissure. Seventy investigation sites of occlusal fissures without visible evidence of caries were categorized into four groups (smooth, shallow, intermediate, and deep fissures). Categorization utilized two methods: 1) visually, using a computer screen, and 2) using SS-OCT images ...
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      Mentions: University of Washington Yasunori Sumi Tokyo Medical & Dental University
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    National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan

    National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (NCGG), established March 1, 2004, is the sixth highly specialized medical center of its kind in Japan. It was set up under the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labor establishment law as an institute to diagnose, treat, survey and research specific diseases as well as to train health personnel.

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