Assessing 3D intraoral scanning for the detection of caries, fluorosis, and erosive tooth wear across smooth tooth surfaces and locations.
A 3D intraoral scanner achieved strong agreement with visual examination for detecting caries, erosive wear, and fluorosis, with particularly good performance on anterior teeth and lingual surfaces, suggesting its potential as a supplementary assessment tool.
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