Laser assisted caries detection as a supporting tool in the prevention and treatment of dental caries lesions

Laser assisted caries detection as a supporting tool in the prevention and treatment of dental caries lesions

Laserowa diagnostyka próchnicy jako wspomagające narzędzie w profilaktyce i leczeniu zmian próchnicowych

Kinga Grzech-Leśniak^1,A,E,F, Swietłana Kozaczuk ^A,B,D,F

¹ Prezydent Polskiego Towarzystwa Stomatologii Laserowej, PTSL

Authors’ Contribution: A - Study Design, B - Data Collection, C - Statistical Analysis, D - Data Interpretation, E - Manuscript Preparation, F - Literature Search, G - Funds Collection

Received: 01.06.2015. Accepted: 29.06.2015. Published: 04.08.2015

Prawa autorskie przeniesione na Wydawnictwo AS MEDIA

SUMMARY

Dental hygienists together with the environment of physicians and dentists are engaged in shaping a health-related knowledge and a prophylaxis in a wide range. The concept of "prophylaxis" includes all actions aimed to prevent or inhibit the disease by early detection, and introduction the preventive and therapeutic activities. The epidemiological data are very disturbing and confirm the need for a multisite action to prevent the development of caries. Laser assisted caries detection allows to identify caries lesions in the early stage and makes prophylaxis and treatment more predictable and successful.

KEY WORDS:

detection, laser, caries, prophylaxis