Evaluation of the Efficacy of Fluoride Varnish on Enamel Demineralization in Orthodontic Patients: A Split-mouth Clinical Trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahamathulla Khan ◽  
Verdine Virginia Antony
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Enamel Demineralization ◽  
Orthodontic Patients

scholarly journals Efficacy of Light-Activated Sealant on Enamel Demineralization in Orthodontic Patients: An Atomic Force Microscope Evaluation

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzi F Shinaishin ◽  
Safaa A Ghobashy ◽  
Tarek H EL-Bialy
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Total Surface Area ◽  
Roughness Height ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Enamel Demineralization ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Level Of Significance

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of (Pro Seal) sealant in preventing enamel decalcification in-vivo and compare its effect with fluoride varnish and unfilled sealant using atomic force microscopy. Materials and Methods: Eight orthodontic patients who were candidates for extraction of all first premolars for orthodontic treatment were recruited to this study. Thirty two premolars (upper and lower) were randomly divided into four groups (n=8) for each group, 4 maxillary and 4 mandibular); Control (no -treatment); Fluoride varnish, Unfilled sealant (Light Bond) and filled sealant (Pro-Seal). After two months the brackets were debonded and the teeth were extracted and prepared for Atomic force microscopic scanning. Each sample was scanned twice at two different scan areas 50 and 10µm at the buccal cervical third of the crown. Images were recorded with slow scan rate and resolution and the mean roughness height and total surface area were calculated for each scan area. Comparison between groups was performed using one way analysis of variance test with level of significance was set to be 0.05. Results: Pro Seal treated samples show the lowest roughness height and total surface area. Conclusion: Pro Seal was the most effective prophylaxis technique in preventing enamel demineralization during orthodontic treatment.

Control of White Spot Lesions with Use of Fluoride Varnish or Chlorhexidine Gel During Orthodontic Treatment A Randomized Clinical Trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 274-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Restrepo ◽  
D G Bussaneli ◽  
F Jeremias ◽  
RCL Cordeiro ◽  
DB Raveli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Orthodontic Brackets ◽  
White Spot ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
White Spot Lesions ◽  
Diagnodent Pen ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Chlorhexidine Gel

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of fluoride varnish and 2% chlorhexidine gel for controlling active white spot lesions (WSLs) adjacent to orthodontic brackets. Study design: Thirty-five orthodontic patients (17.2 ± 2.3 years old) presenting 60 WSLs adjacent to orthodontic brackets were enrolled in this randomized, blind, 3-armed and controlled clinical trial. The patients were randomly allocated to 1 of 3 arms: (1) two applications of 5% NaF varnish- F, with one-week interval, (2) two applications of 2% chlorhexidine gel-CHX, with one-week interval and (3) usual home care-control (CO). The WSLs were scored by using a DIAGNOdent pen. An independent examiner scored the surfaces using Nyvad criteria for caries assessment. Results: A total of thirty patients presenting 51 lesions completed the study. All treatments reduced the fluorescence values during the experimental period; however, F induced faster remineralization than CHX. After 3 months, 70.58 % were inactive considering all groups. DIAGNOdent pen and Nyvad presented a significant correlation. Conclusion: After 3 months of treatment, F, CHX and CO were capable of controlling the WSLs adjacent to the orthodontic brackets. However, the treatment with F was capable of controlling the progression of the WSLs in a shorter period of time.

scholarly journals Salivary pH changes under the effect of stainless steel versus elastomeric ligatures in fixed orthodontic patients: a single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hend Abulkarem Abdullah Al-Haifi ◽  
Ramy Abdulrahman Ali Ishaq ◽  
Maged Sultan Abdullah Al-Hammadi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Prolonged Treatment ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
P Value ◽  
Enamel Demineralization ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Ph Level ◽  
Level Of Significance

Abstract Background Fluctuations in pH of saliva during a prolonged treatment course influences the enamel demineralization progress, which is one of the complications of fixed orthodontic treatment. This randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate and compare the short-term effects of stainless steel (SS) versus elastomeric (EM) ligatures on salivary pH in patients scheduled for fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods Seventy participants were enrolled in the study (54 female, 16 male) aged 19–36 years who met specific inclusion criteria. They were randomly selected and allocated into two equal groups through computer-generated randomization. All patients received fixed orthodontic treatment using conventional orthodontic brackets. Two commonly used archwire ligature methods were used: SS and EMs. An unstimulated (resting) salivary sample was collected before tying of the ligatures at T0 (baseline), 2 weeks, 6 (weeks), and 12 (weeks). Salivary pH was measured using a digital pH meter. The level of significance was set at p value < 0.05. Results The salivary pH level was stable between T0 and T1 (6.72 ± 0.14), then significantly and progressively increased from T1 to T2 (6.78 ± 0.13) and from T2 to T3 (6.81 ± 0.14) with (p < 0.05) in the SS group. In the EM group, the salivary pH level was significantly decreased in all follow-up periods; T0 (6.77 ± 0.16), T1 (6.72 ± 0.14), T2 (6.67 ± 0.13) and T3 (6.64 ± 0.13). Conclusion The EM ligatures showed a significant decrease in salivary pH to an unfavorable level, which increased the risk of enamel demineralization. Therefore, EMs as ligature material is preferably should not be recommended in patients with high caries index or inadequate oral hygiene. Trial registration ANZCTR.org. (ACTRN12618001647224) http://www.anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12618001647224.aspx. Registration Date: 5/10/2018, “Retrospectively registered”.

Frequency of awake bruxism behaviour in orthodontic patients: Randomised clinical trial: Awake bruxism behaviour in orthodontic patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nayara C. Pereira ◽  
Paula V. P. Oltramari ◽  
Paulo C. R. Conti ◽  
Leonardo R. Bonjardim ◽  
Renata R. Almeida‐Pedrin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomised Clinical Trial ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Awake Bruxism

scholarly journals Clinical and Microbiological Evaluation of Brazilian Red Propolis Containing-Dentifrice in Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Hildo de Carvalho Furtado Júnior ◽  
Lídia Audrey Rocha Valadas ◽  
Said Gonçalves da Cruz Fonseca ◽  
Patrícia Leal Dantas Lobo ◽  
Lays Helena Maia Calixto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Microbiological Analysis ◽  
Gram Negative Bacteria ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Double Blind Clinical Trial ◽  
Colony Forming Units ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Fluoride Dentifrice

Aim. To evaluate the efficacy of dentifrice containing brazilian red propolis (BRP) in adolescents under orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods. This is a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial. A total of 92 participants free from caries were randomized into 2 groups; the first received fluoride dentifrice, and the second received fluoride dentifrice incorporated with BRP. The gingival bleeding index (GBI) was recorded, and saliva was collected on the baseline (D0) and after 28 days (D28) for microbiological analysis. Data from GBI and Colony Forming Units (CFU) (log10) were expressed as mean and standard deviation. Results. The two groups reduced GBI significantly, with no difference in the intergroup analysis. In the intragroup analysis, it was observed that G2 (p<0.001) had a significant reduction for Gram-negative bacteria, while there was significance (p<0.001) in the intergroup analysis when compared with G1. For S. mutans bacteria, it was observed that only G2 had a statistically significant reduction (p<0.001), and there was significant reduction (p=0.006) in the intergroup analysis of the G2 group when compared with G1. Conclusions. Dentifrice containing BRP demonstrated better clinical and microbiological activity. Future studies are needed to better identify effects to establish the use of dentifrice containing propolis in biofilm control.

scholarly journals Structural integrity of MIH-affected teeth after treatment with fluoride varnish or resin infiltration: An 18-Month Randomized Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 103570
Author(s):  
Vinícius Krieger Costa Nogueira ◽  
Igor Paulino Mendes Soares ◽  
Camila Maria Bullio Fragelli ◽  
Talita Boldieri ◽  
David John Manton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Resin Infiltration
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