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Transmission spectra of wet human teeth and dentin slices, together with blood of different flow rates were investigated. The measurements carried out over a wide spectral range, from visible light down to terahertz radiation. The results make it possible to find the optimum light frequency for an all-optical determination of pulpal blood flow and, consequently, for clinically diagnosis of tooth vitality.
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Support by the DFG (projects GA-501/10, SCHM 386/3 and MO 2196/1) and the Linkage Grant of IB of BMBF at DLR is greatfully acknowledged.
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Hirmer, M., Danilov, S.N., Giglberger, S. et al. Spectroscopic Study of Human Teeth and Blood from Visible to Terahertz Frequencies for Clinical Diagnosis of Dental Pulp Vitality. J Infrared Milli Terahz Waves 33, 366–375 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10762-012-9872-3
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