Chemically Soluble Fluoride in Na < sub > 2 < /sub > FPO < sub > 3 < /sub > /CaCO < sub > 3 < /sub > -Based Toothpaste as an Indicator of Fluoride Bioavailability in Saliva during and after Toothbrushing
The relationship between the concentration of chemically soluble fluoride found in toothpaste and that present in saliva, during and after brushing, was evaluated as an indicator of potentially bioavailable fluoride in toothpaste. Ten adult participants brushed their teeth with the assigned toothpastes: group I: fresh sample of a fluoride toothpaste: Na2FPO3/CaCO3, 1,378 µg F/g of total soluble fluoride (TSF); groups II–IV: aged samples of toothpaste presenting TSF concentrations of 1,160, 900, and 597 µg F/g, respectively; group V: non-F placebo toothpaste. The volunteers brushed their teeth for 1 min with 0.7 g of th...
Source: Caries Research - March 26, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Relationship between Changes in Chemical Composition of Enamel Subsurface Lesions and the Emitted Nonlinear Optical Signals: An in vitro Study
The development of new diagnostic technologies based on the light scattering and autofluorescence properties of dental tissues is required to improve the diagnostic ability of initial caries lesions earlier than previously done and promoting the potential of treatment without surgical intervention. The aim of this study is to correlate fluorescence-based results provided by multiphoton microscopy (MPM) with confocal Raman microscopy records using phosphate level at 960 cm–1 and the organic matrix at ∼2,931 cm–1 in healthy and demineralized human enamel. Measurements on 14 teeth were made using two incident lights of ...
Source: Caries Research - February 27, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Radiographic Yield for Clinical Caries Diagnosis in Young Adults: Indicators for Radiographic Examination
In conclusion, radiographs increased significantly the number of approximal enamel/dentine and occlusal dentine lesions diagnosed. The ability to identify young adults with approximal lesions from the predictor was satisfactory. Bearing in mind that an essential contribution of bitewing radiographs to clinical examination is the detection of approximal noncavitated/enamel lesions that can be inactivated by nonoperative interventions, our results support the prescription of radiographs in young adults seeking a first consultation. Updating of current guidelines’ recommendation of radiographs is warranted.Caries Res (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - February 26, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Aquaporins ’ Influence on Different Dental Erosive Wear Phenotypes in Humans
Dental erosive wear is a multifactorial condition of high prevalence. Nowadays, there is an emphasis on discovering individual genetic predisposition for the development of this condition. Aquaporins (AQPs) are water channel proteins expressed in salivary glands, as well as during tooth development. They are involved in salivary secretion and composition and linked to physiological protection of the oral cavity. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between different dental erosive wear phenotypes, AQP genes, and selected environmental factors. Data from 705 dental patients were used to investigate the asso...
Source: Caries Research - February 11, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Responsiveness of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaires to Dental Caries Interventions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
In conclusion, there is evidence that the OHRQoL of children and adolescents improved following caries intervention procedures, but the quality of the evidence was very low. In spite of that, caries interventions are highly recommended as abstaining from treatment is likely to result in a deterioration of OHRQoL.Caries Res (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - July 5, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Fluoride Varnish and Dental Caries in Preschoolers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of fluoride varnish (FV) in reducing dentine caries at the patient, tooth, and surface levels as well as caries-related hospitalizations in preschoolers. We performed a systematic review of clinical trials of FV, alone or associated with an oral health program, compared with placebo, usual care, or no intervention. Bibliographical search included electronic searches of seven databases, registers of ongoing trials, and meeting abstracts, as well as hand searching. We performed random-effects meta-analyses and calculated confidence and prediction intervals. The search yie...
Source: Caries Research - June 20, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
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Source: Caries Research - June 17, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Caries Trends in the Primary Dentition of 6- to 7-Year-old Schoolchildren in Germany from 1994 to 2016: Results from the German National Oral Health Surveys in Children
In conclusion, despite the overall caries decline in 6- to 7-year-olds in Germany, only minor caries reductions were observed over the last decade, with a still existing high proportion of untreated dental decay. This calls for more effective preventive and restorative efforts with focus on the primary dentition in Germany.Caries Res (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - June 13, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Developing and Testing Electronic Health Record-Derived Caries Indices
This study ’s objective was to design, test, and validate an automated program (Valid Electronic Health Record Dental Caries Indices Calculator Tool [VERDICT]) to calculate caries indices from an electronic health record (EHR). Synthetic use case scenarios and actual patient cases of primary, mixed, and perm anent dentition, including decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT/dmft) and tooth surfaces (DMFS/dmfs) were entered into the EHR. VERDICT measures were compared to a previously validated clinical electronic data capture (EDC) system and statistical program to calculate caries indices. Four univers ity clinician-res...
Source: Caries Research - June 5, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Attenuates Virulence and Modulates Microbial Ecology of Saliva-Derived Polymicrobial Biofilms
Conclusions: The results indicate that CPP-ACP has virulence-attenuating attributes that can influence a beneficial microbial ecological change in the biofilm.Caries Res (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - June 4, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Erosion-Protective Capacity of the Salivary Pellicle of Female and Male Subjects Is Not Different
This study aimed to analyse if the erosion-protective potential of the salivary pellicle is different between female and male subjects. Bovine enamel and dentin specimens (eachn = 3) were exposed to the oral cavity of healthy female or male volunteers (eachn = 25, females: 25.8 ± 3.5 years, males: 26.7 ± 4.0 years) for 120 min to form a salivary pellicle. Subsequently, each 2 enamel and 2 dentin specimens were eroded with hydrochloric acid (pH 2.6, 60 s). Specimens of the control group (eachn = 30) were eroded without presenting a salivary pellicle. Calcium release into the acid was determined photometrically. Additiona...
Source: Caries Research - June 4, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride Treatment on Microbial Profiles of Plaque Biofilms from Root/Cervical Caries Lesions
Conclusion: Although 60% of lesions hardened after SDF treatment, this was not directly due to either overall statistically significant differences in microbial profiles or differences in microbial diversity. Nevertheless, there was a trend with some acid-producing species in that their relative abundance was reduced postintervention. The negative binomial GLMs showed 17 bacterial taxa that were significantly different after SDF treatment.Caries Res (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - May 28, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Improving Toothbrushing with a Smartphone App: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusion: The results highlight the enormous possibilities of a toothbrushing application via the smartphone, at least for medium-term oral hygiene improvement in preschool children and even after excluding the app. The long-term effect should also be investigated to exclude the expected novelty effect.Caries Res (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - May 27, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Overall Effects of Risk Factors Associated with Dental Caries Indices Using the Marginalized Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial Model
The purpose of this paper is to identify risk factors for decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth (DMFT) in a population of 12 –15-year-old schoolchildren and to apply the marginalized zero-inflated negative binomial (MZINB) model for determination and estimation of the overall effects of the risk factors. A cross-sectional survey comprising 764 students aged between 12 and 15 years was used to analyze the association bet ween caries in children and some background characteristics in children and their parents. Information on the samples’ social, behavioral, and demographic status was obtained through a series of ...
Source: Caries Research - May 23, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
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Source: Caries Research - May 21, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
