Validation of 3D intraoral scanner use for detecting caries lesions around dental restorations: A diagnostic accuracy study.
Researchers compared 3D intraoral scanner imaging to clinical examination for detecting secondary caries around restorations in 299 restorations. The scanner showed high specificity but variable sensitivity, performing best at detecting initial lesions and least effectively at moderate severity levels.
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