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This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of swept-source optical coherence tomography in detecting tooth cracks.

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April 18, 2026Open Access

Diagnostic performance of swept-source optical coherence tomography in the detection of tooth cracks: a narrative review

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This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of swept-source optical coherence tomography in detecting tooth cracks.
Narrative review of existing studies on swept-source optical coherence tomography for tooth cracks.
Assessment of diagnostic performance in various tooth structures including enamel and dentin.
Analysis of factors affecting light penetration and scattering in imaging.
Higher diagnostic performance noted for enamel cracks compared to deeper dentin and root cracks.
Light penetration and scattering limit the effectiveness in detecting deeper tooth cracks.
Further technological advancements and clinical studies are necessary for enhanced utility.

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The SS-OCT is a non-invasive and radiation-free imaging method for detecting tooth cracks, with higher diagnostic performance reported for enamel cracks. However, its performance in deeper dentin and root cracks appears to be affected by light penetration limitations and light scattering. Further technological development and well-designed clinical studies are needed to clarify its clinical utility.

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Anfal AlQussier

Taibah University

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Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

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Anfal AlQussier (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e320cc40886becb653ff32 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.2340/aos.v85.45800

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Diagnostic performance of swept-source optical coherence tomography in the detection of tooth cracks: a narrative review

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