Intraoral scanning and CBCT for detecting dental plaque and cavities
Intra Oral Scan and CBCT Aided Diagnosis of Dental Plaque and Caries
This project tests whether intraoral scans and CBCT can accurately detect dental plaque and cavities in adults aged 18 to 70.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wondelgem, Botestraat) |
| Trial ID | NCT07555223 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This prospective clinical study will use intraoral scans (including white-light imaging and caries-detection features) and CBCT to identify dental plaque and caries in adults. Plaque detection on IOS will be compared against plaque-disclosing agents, while caries detection on IOS and CBCT will be compared with conventional visual inspection and bitewing radiography. Participants must be able to tolerate an intraoral exam and have at least 20 teeth present. Diagnostic performance measures such as sensitivity and specificity will be calculated to compare the imaging approaches with current clinical reference standards.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults 18–70 years old who have at least 20 teeth, are not pregnant, and can give informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that prevent proper intraoral examination (for example severe gag reflex or limited mouth opening), those with fewer than 20 teeth, pregnant people, or those unable to consent are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could enable quicker, noninvasive digital checks for plaque and early cavities that improve detection and streamline dental care.
How similar studies have performed: Some prior studies have shown promise for intraoral scanners in detecting caries and plaque, but findings are mixed and combining CBCT for this purpose is less well established.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 70 years * Not pregnant and not planning pregnant * At least 20 teeth present * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Conditions that prevent proper intraoral examination (e.g., severe gag reflex, limited mouth opening) * patient unable to provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Wondelgem, Botestraat
- Tandarts Praktijk VERVACK — Wondelgem, Botestraat, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: sachiko maemoto
- Email: Sachiko.Maemoto@ugent.be
- Phone: +32 93 32 40 57
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.