Impact of Different Illumination Conditions on Visual Caries Detection with ICDAS

Neuhaus, Klaus; Jasarevic, Edi; Lussi, Adrian (2015). Impact of Different Illumination Conditions on Visual Caries Detection with ICDAS. Caries research, 49(6), pp. 633-636. Karger 10.1159/000442181

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The aim of this study was to test the influence of different degrees of additional illumination on visual caries detection using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS). Two calibrated examiners assessed 139 occlusal surfaces of extracted permanent molars using a standard operation lamp with or without an additional headlamp providing three default brightness intensities. Histology served as the gold standard. Pooled data showed no differences in sensitivities. Specificities were not influenced by additional light. The area under the curve for the Marthaler classification D3 threshold was significantly lower when an additional strong headlamp was used (0.59 compared to 0.69-0.72 when reduced illumination intensities were used). One of the two examiners also had a significantly lower sensitivity for the D1 threshold when an additional headlamp was used. The use of additional white light led to a reduced detection of dentine lesions.

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