title: Computer-assisted densitometric image analysis (CADIA) of previously sealed carious teeth: a pilot study.
abstract: Previous studies have shown that occlusal dental caries can be arrested with sealants. Radiographic monitoring must be performed to ensure success. Standardized sequential bitewing radiographs over a 10-year interval of four patients who had sealed composite restorations placed without caries removal were digitized and analyzed using the CADIA algorithm. CADIA values for the 10-year period were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and showed no significant change in radiographic density for this interval (P > 0.05), which is suggestive of arrested dental caries.
authors.affiliation: Dental Professional Services, Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-8701, USA.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Briley
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Dove
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Mertz-Fairhurst
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Hermesch
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D018450:Disease Progression; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D010865:Pilot Projects; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D016300:Radiography, Bitewing; D012015:Reference Standards
chemical_list: D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants