Pilot Study Comparing a New LumiCare Rinse and QLF Imaging for Detecting Tooth Decay

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating two caries detection methods to compare their effectiveness in identifying the progression of dental caries. This study focuses on a novel LumiCare rinse and the existing QLF Inspektor Pro Imaging device. Additionally, it aims to compare how carious lesions progress between patients who use e-cigarettes or vapes and those who do not. All participants will undergo assessments using both caries detecting devices at each research visit. For the LumiCare rinse, teeth will be cleaned, dried, and rinsed with the product, followed by blue light examination for fluorescent signals. The QLF device will also be used to capture images of the teeth after cleaning and drying, which will be analyzed for green fluorescence indicating caries. Participants will attend visits where their teeth are examined using both devices. Researchers will evaluate changes in fluorescence over 12 months to measure caries progression. The study will track caries development related to vaping habits and compare results between users and non-users. Safety monitoring and routine dental care will continue throughout the study period, which spans at least 12 months.

Caries Detection With Two Different Caries Detecting Devices