Optical coherence tomography's current clinical medical and dental applications: a review [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive investigative technique that is used to obtain high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) images of biological structures. This method is useful in diagnosing diseases of specific organs like the eye, where a direct biopsy cannot be conducted. Since i...

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Published in:F1000 research 2021, Vol.10, p.310
Main Authors: Ali, Saqib, Gilani, Saqlain Bin Syed, Shabbir, Juzer, Almulhim, Khalid S, Bugshan, Amr, Farooq, Imran
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Cardiology
Dental caries
Dental restorative materials
Dentin
Dentistry
Dermatology
Diabetes
Diabetic neuropathy
Edema
Enamel
Endodontics
Humans
Mouth Neoplasms
Ophthalmology
Optics
Oral cancer
Otology
Polymers
Review
Root canals
Tomography
Tomography, Optical Coherence
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Summary:Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive investigative technique that is used to obtain high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) images of biological structures. This method is useful in diagnosing diseases of specific organs like the eye, where a direct biopsy cannot be conducted. Since its inception, significant advancements have been made in its technology. Apart from its initial application in ophthalmology for retinal imaging, substantial technological innovations in OCT brought by the research community have enabled its utilization beyond its original scope and allowed its application in many new clinical areas. This review presents a summary of the clinical applications of OCT in the field of medicine (ophthalmology, cardiology, otology, and dermatology) and dentistry (tissue imaging, detection of caries, analysis of dental polymer composite restorations, imaging of root canals, and diagnosis of oral cancer). In addition, potential advantages and disadvantages of OCT are also discussed.
ISSN:2046-1402
2046-1402
DOI:10.12688/f1000research.52031.1