Dental

When combined with air drying, shortwave-infrared can be used to detect active dental cavities. This is possible because active cavities are porous and hold more water, which affects the infrared measurements around the affected area as the tooth dries. (Image: Chang et al.)

SWIR imaging shows promise for detecting active tooth decay

Active cavities are porous and hold more water, influencing the infrared measurements around the affected area as the tooth dries

Imaging bites back

Keely Portway investigates how vision technology is being used in the dental sector, from initial diagnosis, to quality control of prostheses

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