Characterization of the dental pulp using optical coherence tomography

C. M. F. Kauffman D.D.S.; M. T. Carvalho; R. E. Araujo; A. Z. Freitas; D. M. Zezell; A. S. L. Gomes

doi:10.1117/12.653295

15 February 2006 Characterization of the dental pulp using optical coherence tomography

C. M. F. Kauffman D.D.S., M. T. Carvalho, R. E. Araujo, A. Z. Freitas, D. M. Zezell, A. S. L. Gomes

Proceedings Volume 6137, Lasers in Dentistry XII; 613707 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.653295
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2006, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

The inner structure of teeth, i.e. the root canal anatomy, is very complex. However a good knowledge of endodontic architecture is the first step towards successful endodontic treatment. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a powerful technique to generate images of hard and soft tissue. Its images show dependency on the optical properties of the tissue under analysis. Changes in the scattering and absorption of tissues can be observed through the OCT images. In this work, we used optical coherence tomography to perform in vitro studies of the inner structure of the first molar of albino rats (Rattus norvegicus). Focusing on the pulp chamber and in the root canal, we compare the images generated with the OCT technique to the histology. We are analyzing the feasibility of OCT to help on the diagnostic of endodontic diseases.

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C. M. F. Kauffman D.D.S., M. T. Carvalho, R. E. Araujo, A. Z. Freitas, D. M. Zezell, and A. S. L. Gomes "Characterization of the dental pulp using optical coherence tomography", Proc. SPIE 6137, Lasers in Dentistry XII, 613707 (15 February 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.653295

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