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The Use of Fiber-optic Transillumination in the Diagnosis of Fracture Line in Teeth: A Method of Standardization in Fracture Strength Studies

HP Chanchala, Brinda S Godhi

Keywords : Diagnosis, Fracture resistance, Intracanal medicaments

Citation Information : Chanchala H, Godhi BS. The Use of Fiber-optic Transillumination in the Diagnosis of Fracture Line in Teeth: A Method of Standardization in Fracture Strength Studies. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022; 15 (4):475-477.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2402

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 17-12-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

The use of fiber optic transillumination (FOTI) has been witnessed in the clinical scenario for many decades but has not been used in in vitro studies. The present paper highlights the use of FOTI as a method of standardization while conducting fracture strength studies in vitro.


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