Early caries detection methods according to the depth of the lesion: An in vitro comparison

In most industrialized nations, there has been a substantial decrease in the prevalence of dental caries in 12-year-old children and adults over the past 40 years [1]. Nevertheless, dental caries continues to be the most prevalent oral disease and a major public oral health problem [2,3]. In particular, there have been remarkable changes in the pattern of dental caries. The progression of enamel caries has been slowed because of the widespread use of fluoride toothpaste and improved oral hygiene [3].
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