Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy for Optical Identification of Dental Materials

Key Points

• The study aims to identify and classify various dental materials using diffuse reflectance spectroscopy.
• Used diffuse reflectance spectroscopy to analyze samples from six different dental material classes.
• Repeated observations of each class ten times to ensure accuracy in measurements.
• Classes included sealants, composite resins, glass ionomer cement, and healthy tooth structures.
• Distinct reflectivity patterns observed for each class of dental materials.
• Sealants and composites exhibited unique spectra, aiding differentiation.
• Healthy teeth data provided a baseline for comparison with dental materials.