| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M58986/01 |
| Title: |
APPLICATION OF NOVEL OPTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR EARLY DETECTION OF DENTAL DECAY |
| Principal Investigator: |
Girkin, Professor J |
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Physics |
| Organisation: |
University of Strathclyde |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 October 1999 |
Ends: |
30 September 2002 |
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63,523
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In dentistry there is a need to develop a quantitative tool for the early detection of dental decay (caries) at a stage before the mineral loss has resulted in a cavity. Present techniques measure essentially only the presence of cavities and even then many are missed. The ability to determine, on an individual basis, whether a small pre-cavity lesion is progressing or regressing (remineralisation) will enable a dentist to optimise preventative or minimise surgical treatment of that lesion. Preliminary work on two optical methods has been promising. Con-focal microscopy, either measuring scattered or fluorescent light, offers the possibility of a simple hand held instrument for routine use which will give a quantitative measurement of lesion depth. The development of previously funded work on two-photon fluorescence imaging will result in a 3-D imaging instrument that would be of great benefit to clinicians and researchers in this field. The Institute of Photonics and Glasgow Dental Hospital have a history of successful collaboration and are ideally placed to undertake this project and achieve the aims of the funding in developing the understanding of physics and medicine in young researchers.
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http://www.strath.ac.uk |