Assessment of Different Imaging Systems for Dental Plaque Scoring

The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between the dental plaque indices measured different imaging systems and conventional clinical indices that assess dental plaque. From among the patients who visited Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry 30 adults between the age of 18-30, who had under 3 DMFT scores, were selected for full-mouth imaging. Digital dental photography, digital scanning system and fluorecam methods were used for taking intraoral images. The Turesky Modified Quigley Hein Plaque Index (TMQHPI) was scored both by the clinical examination method and on the images taken. The correlations between the clinical examinaton, digital photography, digital scanning system and fluorecam scores were analyzed. Maxillary and mandibulary anterior teeth's buccal surfaces were scored to TMQHPI after using disclosing agent.

Inclusion Criteria:The volunteers between the ages of 18-35, No systemic disease, Teeth that do not contain hereditary, morphological, drug-induced structural changes, Not using orthodontic wires and appliances, Having a DMFT score of 3 and less than 3, Have not received antibiotic treatment in the last 6 weeks, Not using mouthwash in the last 6 weeks, Without dental calculus, Oral hygiene habits are similar to each other, University student or graduate, Thirty volunteers who were conscious of being able to understand and apply the guidelines set forth in the study were included.Exclusion criteria:Among volunteers, those with orthodontic bracket placed, severe crowding of teeth not visually verified in the photograph, fixed or implant restoration installed, more than 3 DMFT score, and serious systemic diseases were excluded from the study.