Clinical Evaluation of Ozone on Dentinal Lesions in Young Permanent Molars using the Stepwise Excavation

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 429-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osama Safwat ◽  
Mona Elkateb ◽  
Karin Dowidar ◽  
Omar El Meligy

Aim: To evaluate the clinical changes in dentin of deep carious lesions in young permanent molars, following ozone application with and without the use of a remineralizing solution, using the stepwise excavation. Study design: The sample included 162 first permanent immature molars, showing deep occlusal carious cavities that were indicated for indirect pulp capping. Teeth were divided into 2 main groups according to the method of ozone treatment. Each group was further subdivided equally into test and control subgroups. Following caries excavation, color, consistency and DIAGNOdent assessments of dentin were evaluated after 6 and 12 months. Results: Regarding dentin color and consistency, no significant differences were observed following ozone application, with and without a remineralizing solution. There were no significant differences between ozone treatment, and calcium hydroxide during the different evaluation periods, except in group I cases after 6 months, concerning the dentin color. The DIAGNOdent values were significantly reduced following ozone application, with or without a remineralizing solution, as well as between test and control cases in group I after 6 months. Conclusions: Ozone application through the stepwise excavation had no significant effect on dentin color and consistency in young permanent molars. DIAGNOdent was unreliable in monitoring caries activity.

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 637-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Hernandéz-Gatón ◽  
César Ruiz Serrano ◽  
Paulo Nelson Filho ◽  
Esther Ruiz De Castañeda ◽  
Marília P. Lucisano ◽  
...  

This study evaluated the stepwise excavation technique in 138 permanent molars with deep carious lesions and incomplete root formation within a 24-month clinical and radiographic follow-up period. In 96.7% of the cases, success was observed (no pain, integrity of restoration margins, absence of radiographic alterations and apexogenesis). The cases of failure (3.3%) were due to the loss of the temporary restoration. In conclusion, the stepwise excavation is a promising technique for permanent teeth with deep carious lesions and incomplete root formation as a minimally invasive approach because it allows the preservation of pulp vitality and occurrence of apexogenesis.


2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafeza Sultana ◽  
Mozammal Hossain ◽  
Md. Shamsul Alam

<p>The maintenance of pulp vitality and conduction of reparative dentin can be possible by indirect pulp capping with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium hydroxide as pulp capping agents. The objective of the study is to assess the clinical and radiological outcomes of MTA and calcium hydroxide as indirect pulp capping agents in deep carious lesions of permanent teeth. The present study included 50 permanent teeth having deep carious lesions with reversible pulp status were selected and then randomly divided into two groups of 25 teeth in a group. Standard indirect pulp capping procedures were followed. Patients were recalled at 3, 6 and 12 months interval to assess postoperative pain, the vitality of the pulp and formation of reparative dentin. In all observation periods, MTA showed more capable of reducing pain and maintain pulp vitality which was statistically significant than that of calcium hydroxide. At 12 months observation period, 24 teeth (96%) of MTA and 19 teeth (76%) of calcium hydroxide showed reparative dentin formation. It can be concluded that MTA is more effective than that of calcium hydroxide.</p><p> </p>


2011 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 393-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Didem Atabek ◽  
Nurhan Oztas

ABSTRACTObjectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of ozone alone and with a re-mineralizing solution following application on initial pit and fissure caries lesions in permanent molars. Methods: Forty children (9-12 years) having non-cavitated fissure caries lesions on bilateral 40 first permanent mandibular molar teeth were participated in the study. Patients were randomly allocated to 2 experimental groups consisting of 20 subjects. In the first group, ozone was applied once for 40 seconds to the assigned test teeth of each pair. In the second group, ozone was applied once for 40 seconds to the assigned test teeth of each pair with the use of re-mineralizing solution. Progression or improvement of the caries was assessed at baseline, immediately after treatment and at 1-,2-,3-, and 6 month follow-up by comparing the DIAGNOdent values, Clinical Severity Indexes, Oral Hygiene Scores. The results were analyzed statistically by using the Wilcoxon-Test for dependent samples in each group. When comparing different test groups (control and experimental groups) the Friedman S test followed by the Mann-Whitney U test was used. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between all of the control and experimental test lesions in each group (P<.001). However, there was no statistically significant difference between the ozone treated groups and those using the additional re-mineralizing solution (P>.001). Conclusions: Ozone treatment either alone or combined with a re-mineralizing solution was found to be effective for remineralization of initial fissure caries lesions. (Eur J Dent 2011;5:393-399)


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
C. Nagarathna ◽  
C. Rahul ◽  
T. Umapathy

Aim: To determine the site and pattern of deep carious lesion & its consequences on coronal and radicular structures radiographically in primary molars & first permanent molars using IOPA radiographs. Materials and methods: It consisted of 200 IOPA of Deep carious of Maxillary & mandibular of primary (n=100) and permanent molars(n=100) X-rays are collected. IOPA radiographs of Deep carious lesion involving only dentin with radiolucency reaching the inner 1/3 of dentin, clinically cavitated that is RC5 Of the ICMMS criteria were taken. Blinded Radiographic evaluation was done by two persons to rule out inter examiner variability. Results: In primary molars IOPA there was statistically significant difference in Carious adjacent tooth whereas in permanent molars IOPA there was statistical difference in Diffused pattern and lost tooth structures. When compared primary and permanent molars diffused pattern and lost tooth structure showed statistically significant difference. Conclusion: The deep carious lesions definitely lead to loss of crown structure over a period of time and also capable of spread of caries to adjacent teeth due to food impaction & inadequate oral hygiene. Hence leading to loss of function and arch length. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (03) ◽  
pp. 206-209
Author(s):  
Umeed Javaid ◽  
Shama Asghar ◽  
Kulsoom Fatima Rizvi

Objective: To assess the attitude and behavior of dentists for the management of deep carious lesions. Study Design and Setting: It was a cross sectional based study conducted at six dental institutes of Karachi from both government and private sectors. Methodology: The included participants were the dental graduates and post graduates working in different specialties of dentistry. Whereas graduates and post graduates not affiliated with any institution were excluded from the study. The Questionnaire comprises of two parts, first part was composed of participant’s demographic details and academic qualification, while the second part comprised of clinical scenarios regarding management of deep carious lesions. Results: From the 250 distributed questionnaires, 218 dentists returned the questionnaire giving a satisfactory response rate of 87.2%. There were 28% male and 72%% female dentists. The majority of dentists were aged between 25-35 years old. Complete caries removal was the management of choice by 72.5% of dentists for deep carious lesions. Conclusion: Complete caries removal was the most preferred treatment modality when the risk of dental pulpal exposure associated with caries excavation is low. However when the risk is high, step-wise excavation was preferred procedure by half of the participants.


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