An observational study in Dental Caries, White Spot Lesions and Caries Lesion Activity, sponsored by Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 11 Years to 46 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-27.
Sponsored by Universidad El Bosque, Bogotá · Observational
This prospective longitudinal observational study aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance and agreement of Smartphone photography, intraoral 3D imaging, Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence Digital (QLF-D), and ICDAS clinical criteria for assessing non-cavitated caries lesion activity in post-orthodontic patients under a preventive follow-up program. Thirty participants aged 11 to 46 years with active initial caries lesions will be followed for three months. Clinical examinations, QLF-D imaging, smartphone photographs, and intraoral 3D scans will be obtained at baseline and follow-up visits combined with professional prophylaxis and oral hygiene reinforcement. The study will analyze changes in lesion activity, fluorescence parameters, and surface characteristics over time, as well as the agreement and diagnostic performance among the evaluated methods.
This prospective longitudinal observational study will evaluate the agreement and diagnostic performance of Smartphone photography, intraoral 3D imaging, Quantitative Light-Induced Fluorescence Digital (QLF-D), and ICDAS clinical criteria for assessing non-cavitated caries lesion activity in post-orthodontic patients.
Participants presenting active initial caries lesions on vestibular tooth surfaces will undergo clinical examinations, QLF-D imaging, smartphone photographs, and intraoral 3D scans at baseline and during a three-month preventive follow-up program. Professional prophylaxis and oral hygiene reinforcement will be performed throughout the study period.
Changes in clinical lesion activity, fluorescence parameters, and topographic characteristics will be analyzed to determine the monitoring capacity, agreement, and diagnostic performance of the evaluated methods. Patient acceptance of the diagnostic technologies will also be assessed.
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The study population will include post-orthodontic patients from Bogotá, Colombia, aged 11 to 46 years, presenting active non-cavitated caries lesions on vestibular tooth surfaces. Participants will be recruited from university clinical settings and enrolled in a preventive follow-up program involving clinical and digital caries assessment methods.
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
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Participants aged 11 to 46 years who have completed fixed orthodontic treatment and present at least four active non-cavitated caries lesions (ICDAS 1-3) on vestibular surfaces of anterior teeth or premolars. Participants will undergo clinical assessment using ICDAS criteria, QLF-D imaging, smartphone photography, and intraoral 3D scanning during a three-month preventive follow-up program that includes professional prophylaxis and oral hygiene reinforcement.
Diagnostic Agreement Measured by Weighted Kappa Between ICDAS Clinical Assessment and QLF-D, Smartphone Photography, and Intraoral 3D Imaging for Non-Cavitated Caries Lesion Activity
Diagnostic agreement among ICDAS clinical criteria, QLF-D fluorescence parameters, smartphone intraoral photographs, and intraoral 3D imaging for identifying active and inactive non-cavitated caries lesions in post-orthodontic patients.
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months and 6 months
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Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared due to confidentiality and privacy considerations related to clinical images and personal health information collected during the study. De-identified aggregate results will be reported in scientific publications and presentations.
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