Progression rate of approximal carious lesions in Swedish teenagers and the correlation between caries experience and radiographic behavior. An analysis of the survival rate of approximal caries lesions

2000 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 195-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annika Gustafsson, Björn Svenson, E
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Progression Rate ◽  
Carious Lesions ◽  
Caries Lesions ◽  
Approximal Caries

Effectiveness of a New Fluoride Varnish for Caries Prevention In Pre-School Children

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
V Pitchika ◽  
C Kokel ◽  
J Andreeva ◽  
A Crispin ◽  
R Hickel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Model Potential ◽  
World Health ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Carious Lesions ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
And Control ◽  
Caries Lesions ◽  
Initial Statistical Analysis

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a new fluoride varnish (Clinpro White Varnish, 3M Espe, Seefeld, Germany) with regard to the caries incidence within a 2-year period. Study design: A non-randomized sample of 400 children from the Kyffhäuser district (Thuringia, Germany) was divided into a fluoride group (FG, biannual application of fluoride varnish) and control group (CG, no intervention). (Non-)cavitated caries lesions were recorded using World Health Organization (WHO) and Universal Visual Scoring System (UniViSS) criteria. Parents were given questionnaires to gather information about their socio-economic status (SES). Non-parametric methods and binomial logistic regression were used for data analysis. Results: There was a significant increase in caries incidence in both groups. The number of non-cavitated carious lesions was significantly lower in the FG (mean 2.2; sd 2.3) compared with the CG (mean 2.9; sd 1.9). Initial statistical analysis revealed that fluoride varnish might prevent non-cavitated carious lesions. When including SES as a confounder into regression model, potential preventive effect was lost. Conclusions: This study underlines the importance of the multi-factorial etiology of caries and illustrates that the effectiveness of biannual fluoride varnish application was evident in non-cavitated carious lesions only.

scholarly journals Does the addition of a lead foil to digital radiographic receptors influence image contrast and approximal caries lesions diagnosis?

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 20190384
Author(s):  
Rocharles Cavalcante Fontenele ◽  
Yuri Nejaim ◽  
Amanda Farias Gomes ◽  
Hugo Gaêta-Araujo ◽  
Francisco Haiter-Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Image Contrast ◽  
Contrast Variation ◽  
Radiographic Images ◽  
Posterior Teeth ◽  
Diagnostic Values ◽  
Caries Lesions ◽  
Approximal Caries ◽  
Gray Values ◽  
Lead Foil

Objectives: To access the influence of the addition of a lead foil to intraoral digital radiographic receptors on image contrast and approximal caries lesions diagnosis. Methods: 40 posterior teeth were distributed in silicone phantoms composed of two premolars, two molars and a non-test canine. Radiographic images of the phantoms were obtained with and without the incorporation of a lead foil, using the Digora Optime and Digora Toto systems. Four observers scored the images for the presence of caries lesions, using a 5-point scale. Images of an aluminum step wedge were acquired with and without the incorporation of a lead foil. Gray values and standard deviation of gray values were calculated in different thickness of the step wedge and, then, contrast variation was calculated. Results: Presence of a lead foil did not influence caries lesions diagnostic values, regardless of the type of digital system (p > 0.05). In general, the objective analysis was not influenced by the presence of a lead foil in any of the tested systems (p > 0.05). However, Digora Toto images showed greater gray values, lower standard deviation of gray values and lower contrast variation, regardless of the presence of the lead foil (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The addition of a lead foil to intraoral digital receptors did not influence image contrast nor caries lesions diagnosis.

scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated with Carious Lesions in Permanent First Molars in Children: A Seven-Year Retrospective Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1421
Author(s):  
Carmen Llena ◽  
Elena Calabuig ◽  
José Luis Sanz ◽  
Maria Melo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Robust Variance ◽  
Carious Lesions ◽  
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors associated with the occurrence of caries in permanent teeth (PT) and in the permanent first molar (PFM) seven years after their eruption. Children born in 2005 who were enrolled in a Community Dental Program were included. A total of 278 children were enrolled. Evaluated risk factors were parental caries experience, educational level of the mother, routine medications, systemic diseases, dietary habits, toothbrushing frequency, existence of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in the PT, and caries in the temporary teeth (TT). Associations between independent variables and the DMF-T (decayed, missing, and filled teeth in PT) and DMF-M (DMF in PFM) indices, only considering cavitated and non-cavitated carious lesions or cavitated carious lesions as outcomes, were evaluated by Poisson regression with robust variance analysis. A cariogenic diet (sweets and soft drinks), toothbrushing frequency of <1 a day, a presence of df-t (decayed and filled temporary teeth) score of >0, low educational level of the mother, and existence of MIH were associated with high DMF-T or DMF-M values (p < 0.05). We can conclude that the intake of sweets and soft drinks, toothbrushing frequency, the presence of caries in TT, and MIH in PT were the best predictors of the occurrence of caries in PT and PFM.

Caries Progression Rate in Primary Teeth: A Retrospective Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 358-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nili Tickotsky ◽  
Roy Petel ◽  
Rabi Araki ◽  
Moti Moskovitz
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Progression Rate ◽  
Occlusal Caries ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
Carious Lesions ◽  
Tooth Surfaces ◽  
Caries Progression ◽  
And Behavior

Objectives: The rate of caries progression in primary teeth has rarely been studied, with most studies on early childhood caries reporting the percentage of lesions that remain at a certain stage of disease over a period of time. The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence and behavior of proximal and occlusal carious lesions in primary teeth among children from low socio-economic status. Study design: This retrospective study was based on bite-wing radiographs of 95 children aged 5–12 taken at 6–12 months intervals, with a follow-up period of at least three years. One hundred thirty-five teeth and 141 tooth surfaces were examined. The degree of proximal surfaces and occlusal caries advancement was scored and statistical analyses (Mann-Whitney, Kruskal–Wallis and Kaplan-Meier analysis) were performed to evaluate caries progression rate. Results: The results revealed that approximately 0.8 years were required for a carious lesion to progress from the outer enamel to the dentino-enamel junction, and an additional 1.4 years for it to reach the inner part of the dentin. Conclusions: The caries progression rate found in the present study is more rapid than previously found and affects more the lower socio economic population.

Comparison of Visual Examination, Bite-wing Radiography, and Fiberoptic Transillumination on Caries Detection

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-81
Author(s):  
Beste Inceoglu ◽  
Sebahat Gorgun ◽  
Halil T Yuksel ◽  
Emine S Kursun ◽  
Hakan Eren
Keyword(s):  
Caries Detection ◽  
Missing Teeth ◽  
Visual Examination ◽  
Occlusal Caries ◽  
Carious Lesions ◽  
Tooth Surfaces ◽  
Molar Teeth ◽  
Approximal Caries ◽  
Better Than

ABSTRACT Introduction The detection of carious lesions in the initial stages of development is very important to prevent the occurrence of cavitation. Visual examination and the use of a dental probe, bite-wing radiography, and fiberoptic transillumination (FOTI) have long been recommended for this purpose. Visual examination and probing of suspected lesions are useful for detecting occlusal caries, but achieve no gain of sensitivity and might cause irreversible tooth damage. Bite-wing radiography helps to detect approximal lesions better than clinical examination and probing the lesion. But the diagnostic performance of bite-wing radiography at approximal and occlusal sites is different. The FOTI is a quick and inexpensive method that can enhance visual examination of all tooth surfaces. The aim of this in vivo study is to compare FOTI with bite-wing radiography and visual examination in the detection of approximal and occlusal caries. Materials and methods A total of 46 patients without missing teeth and dentures in the posterior region of jaws were examined for the evaluation of all premolar and molar teeth contacts. Three blinded practitioners examined the patients. First one evaluated radiologically, second one visually, and the last one evaluated with FOTI. Results According to statistical results, bite-wing radiograph had the highest sensitivity. However, evaluation with FOTI had acceptable results to detect approximal caries. Conclusion Study of the results has shown that clinically FOTI is an adjunct method for detection of approximal caries. How to cite this article Eren H, Yuksel HT, Inceoglu B, Kursun ES, Gorgun S. Comparison of Visual Examination, Bite-wing Radiography, and Fiberoptic Transillumination on Caries Detection. J Contemp Dent 2017;7(2):77-81.

Effect of monitor display on detection of approximal caries lesions in digital radiographs

2009 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 537-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Isidor ◽  
M Faaborg-Andersen ◽  
H Hintze ◽  
L-L Kirkevang ◽  
M Frydenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monitor Display ◽  
Digital Radiographs ◽  
Caries Lesions ◽  
Approximal Caries

Children's discomfort may vary among different treatments for initial approximal caries lesions: preliminary findings of a randomized controlled clinical trial

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 300-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Mattos-Silveira ◽  
Isabela Floriano ◽  
Fernanda R. Ferreira ◽  
Maria Eduarda F. Viganó ◽  
Fausto M. Mendes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Caries Lesions ◽  
Approximal Caries

scholarly journals Dental status of institutionalized persons with special needs who live in Special institution “Srce u jabuci” in Pancevo

2011 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatjana Savic-Stankovic ◽  
Milica Jovanovic-Medojevic ◽  
Slavoljub Zivkovic
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Dental Status ◽  
Initial Caries ◽  
Carious Lesions ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
Severe Periodontal Disease ◽  
Mentally Impaired ◽  
Institutionalized Patients ◽  
Caries Lesions

Introduction. Dental status of most people with special needs is not satisfactory. Many of them are edentulous or toothless, with acute extensive caries lesions present, high DMFT index and severe periodontal disease. The objective of this study was to examine the dental status of mentally impaired persons who live in the special institution ?Srce u jabuci? in Pancevo. Material and Methods. Clinical examination was performed on 114 institutionalized patients (68 male and 46 female), age 22 to 71 years. Patients were divided in two groups; the first group consisted of 71 persons who had a moderate mental disorder (F71), while the second group included 43 respondents with severe mental retardation (F72). Oral examination revealed: the number of present teeth, caries lesions, the presence of restorations, the number of extracted teeth, the presence of residual roots, fractures and the presence and number of fixed restorations. Results. The mean DMFT of total examined teeth was 20.33?7.63. The greatest percentage found for extracted teeth (63.76%): in the first group 63.23%, and in the second 64.06%. The percentage of teeth that had caries lesions of all examined teeth was 33.48%, while the lowest percentage was for restored teeth (2.76%). In majority of examined people, initial caries, deep caries, or tooth with the exposed pulp (K1 - 51.74% K2 - 40.35%, K3 - 51.75%) were not found. A high percentage of examined people had more than 10 extracted teeth (52.63%). Most of them did not have any restoration in the mouth (81%) and only three persons had fixed denture. Conclusion. Dental status of institutionalized mentally impaired persons showed high prevalence of extracted teeth, significant presence of carious lesions and small percentage of restored teeth with inadequate oral hygiene.

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