J Korean Acad Prosthodont.
2017 Jan;55(1):100-110. 10.4047/jkap.2017.55.1.100.
Study on application to the field of dentistry using optical coherence tomography (OCT)
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- 1Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. jazzyguts@gmail.com
- 2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- KMID: 2391555
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2017.55.1.100
Abstract
- PURPOSE
This paper describes the basic principles and the feasibility of the field of dental diagnosis of optical coherence tomography (OCT) used in diverse field of medical diagnosis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
In this review, the research data of OCT were searched from PubMed, medical journal and related papers.
RESULTS
Generally, OCT is non-invasive and is possible to secure an excellent spatial resolution and real-time images of biological microstructure.
CONCLUSION
This review discusses not only the basic principles of operation, types, advantages, disadvantages of OCT but also the future applications of OCT technology and their potential in the field of dental diagnosis.
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