Feasibility of fiber optic displacement sensor scanning system for imaging of dental cavity

Husna Abdul Rahman, Adi Izhar Che Ani, Sulaiman Wadi Harun, Moh Yasin, Retna Apsari, Harith Ahmad

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential of intensity modulated fiber optic displacement sensor scanning system for the imaging of dental cavity. Here, we discuss our preliminary results in the imaging of cavities on various teeth surfaces, as well as measurement of the diameter of the cavities which are represented by drilled holes on the teeth surfaces. Based on the analysis of displacement measurement, the sensitivities and linear range for the molar, canine, hybrid composite resin, and acrylic surfaces are obtained at 0.09667 mV/mm and 0.45 mm; 0.775 mV/mm and 0.4 mm; 0.5109 mV/mm and 0.5 mm; and 0.25 mV/mm and 0.5 mm, respectively, with a good linearity of more than 99%. The results also show a clear distinction between the cavity and surrounding tooth region. The stability, simplicity of design, and low cost of fabrication make it suitable for restorative dentistry.

Original languageEnglish
Article number071308
JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics
Volume17
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2012

Keywords

  • Dental cavity
  • Fiber optic displacement sensor
  • Scanning system imaging
  • Teeth sample

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