Sugar Restriction for Caries Prevention: Amount and Frequency. Which Is More Important?
The World Health Organization guideline to use less sugar may be an opportunity and support for dentistry in its goal to get the message of using less sugar across to the public. Two ways (with all the combinations of these) to achieve a reduction of sugar consumption are the reduction of the amount of sugar in products or the reduction of the frequency of consumption of sugar-containing products. Which sugar-reducing strategy is best for caries prevention? To answer this question, this manuscript discusses the shape of the dose-response association between sugar intake and caries, the influence of fluoridated toothpaste o...
Source: Caries Research - August 8, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
The Joint ORCA-EADPH Symposium on Sugar: The Oral Health Perspective – A Commentary
Caries is the most prevalent chronic condition worldwide and the association between high-level intake of sugars and dental decay is strong and well established. Interestingly, to combat caries, dental practitioners and public health dentists in many countries have focused mainly on the application of different kinds of fluorides and fissure sealants but not on the reduction of sugar intake. Furthermore, for many years, sugars have not been the focus of dental research activities presented at the annual conferences of the European Organisation for Caries Research (ORCA) and the European Association of Dental Public Health ...
Source: Caries Research - August 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
The Importance of the World Health Organization Sugar Guidelines for Dental Health and Obesity Prevention
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a reduced intake of free sugars throughout the life course (strong recommendation) with a reduction of free sugars intake to less than 10% of the total energy intake (strong recommendation) and preferably below 5% of the total energy intake (conditional recommendation) in both adults and children. Available data clearly show that people already consume significantly more sugar than they should, increasing the risk for dental caries, overweight and obesity. The WHO recommendations are intended for use by the policy makers as a benchmark for assessing intake of sugars by popul...
Source: Caries Research - August 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Fluoride-Releasing Effect of a Modified Resin Denture Containing S-PRG Fillers on Salivary Fluoride Retention: A Randomized Clinical Study
This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effect of a resin denture base containing 20wt% surface prereacted glass ionomer (S-PRG) fillers on saliva fluoride concentrations as a surrogate evaluation of caries control. The study was a double-blind randomized clinical trial with a total of 110 participants aged 35 –60 years who wore a removable partial resin denture for 1.5 years. Subjects were randomly assigned to receive a partial resin denture fabricated either with or without 20wt% S-PRG fillers (n = 55 per group). After 14 days of wearing the dentures, 5,000 ppm fluoride gel was applied nightly on both sides of the de...
Source: Caries Research - July 27, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
European Organization for Caries Research Workshop: Methodology for Determination of Potentially Available Fluoride in Toothpastes
The objective of the workshop was to discuss issues surrounding fluoride analysis in toothpaste and reach consensus on terminology and best practices, wherever the available evidence allowed it. Participants received a background paper and heard presentations followed by structured discussion to define the problem. The group also reviewed evidence on the validity, reliability and feasibility of each technique (namely chromatography and fluoride electroanalysis) and discussed their strengths and limitations. Participants were able to reach a consensus on terminology and were also able to identify and summarize the advantage...
Source: Caries Research - July 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Chlorhexidine, a Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitor and the Development of Secondary Caries Wall Lesions in a Microcosm Biofilm Model
In conclusion, the dentin pretreatment with CHX 2% was not able to slow down the development of secondary caries wall lesions in small and wide gaps i n this biofilm model.Caries Res 2019;53:107 –117 (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - July 18, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Multilevel Analysis of Dental Caries in Swedish Children and Adolescents in Relation to Socioeconomic Status
In conclusion, the associations between SES and dental caries experien ce in Swedish children and adolescents were strong in the study and strongest in young children at a low level.Caries Res 2019;53:96 –106 (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - July 12, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effect of Bisphenol A Glycol Methacrylate on Virulent Properties of < b > < i > Streptococcus mutans < /i > < /b > UA159
Bisphenol A glycidyl methacrylate (bis-GMA), which is released into the oral environment by dental composites through incomplete polymerization, hydrolysis, and mechanical degradation, can significantly influence oral ecology around resin-based materials. The purpose of this study was to investigate how bis-GMA changes the virulence properties ofStreptococcus mutans, a major cariogenic bacterium in humans. The results show that bis-GMA not only inhibited the planktonic growth of cells in medium containing glucose, fructose, or mannose, but also reduced the viability ofS. mutans. However, the presence of bis-GMA increased s...
Source: Caries Research - June 29, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Cariogenicity of a Milk-Based Drink Used as a Dietary Supplement for Older Adults Using a Root Caries Experimental Model
The aim of this study was to evaluate the cariogenicity of a milk-based drink intended for older adults that was used as part of a governmental initiative in Chile to improve their nutritional conditions. This drink contains a high concentration of sugars, which can contribute to root caries development. To test this hypothesis, an experimental biofilm/caries model was used. Dentin slabs were used to grow biofilms ofStreptococcus mutans UA159. Slabs/biofilms were exposed 3 × per day to bovine milk with different fat content, the milk-based drink, and the milk-based drink supplemented with 10 g of sucrose added per ser...
Source: Caries Research - June 26, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effectiveness, Costs and Patient Acceptance of a Conventional and a Biological Treatment Approach for Carious Primary Teeth in Children
Conclusion: Although both approaches had similar successful outcomes, the biological approach consisting mainly of Hall Technique was associated with reduced treatment costs. Both approaches were accepted favourably by the children and carers.Caries Res 2019;53:65 –75 (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - June 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Association of the Risk of Dental Caries and Polymorphism of < b > < i > MBL2 < /i > < /b > rs11003125 Gene in Iranian Adults
This case-control study aimed to investigate the effect of rs11003125 in dental caries. For this purpose, a total number of 404 individuals – from Fars Province in Iran – were studied. The technique of this research was the tetra-primer amplification-refractory mutation system (ARMS)-PCR. Dental caries prevalence among the 404 individuals was assessed by counting the number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth. In this research, in dividuals were divided into two groups: cases (n = 238) and controls (n = 166), and the peripheral blood samples were used to extract the genomic DNA. For genotyping of DNA, the tetra-prime...
Source: Caries Research - June 14, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Genome-Wide Association Study of Erosive Tooth Wear in a Finnish Cohort
Erosive tooth wear is defined as irreversible loss of dental tissues due to intrinsic or extrinsic acids, exacerbated by mechanical forces. Recent studies have suggested a higher prevalence of erosive tooth wear in males, as well as a genetic contribution to susceptibility to erosive tooth wear. Our aim was to examine erosive tooth wear by performing a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in a sample of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (n = 1,962). Erosive tooth wear was assessed clinically using the basic erosive wear examination. A GWAS was performed for the whole sample as well as separately for males and females....
Source: Caries Research - June 13, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Comparison of Profilometric and Microindentation Analyses for Determining the Impact of Saliva on the Abrasion of Initially Eroded Enamel
The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the impact of saliva on the abrasion of eroded enamel using two measuring methods. A total of 80 bovine enamel specimens from 20 bovine incisors were allocated to four experimental groups (n = 20 specimens per group). After baseline surface microhardness (SMH) measurements and profilometry all specimens were subjected to erosion (2 min, 1% citric acid, pH: 3.6, 37 °C). SMH was determined again, and the depths of the Knoop indentations were calculated. Thereafter, specimens were incubated in human saliva (group 1 – no incubation/control, group 2 – 0.5 h, group 3 – 1 h...
Source: Caries Research - June 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Fluoride Increase in Saliva and Dental Biofilm due to a Meal Prepared with Fluoridated Water or Salt: A Crossover Clinical Study
Knowledge about fluoride delivery to oral fluids from foods cooked with fluoridated water and salt is scarce, and no study has evaluated fluoride concentrations in saliva or biofilm during meal consumption. In this randomized double-blind crossover study, 12 volunteers ingested meals (rice, beans, meat, and legumes) prepared with nonfluoridated water and salt (control group), fluoridated water (0.70 mg F/L; water group), and fluoridated salt (183.7 mg F/kg; salt group). Whole saliva was collected before meal ingestion, during mastication, and up to 2 h after meal ingestion. Dental biofilm was collected before and immediate...
Source: Caries Research - June 7, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Influence of Surfactants and Fluoride against Enamel Erosion
This study investigated the effect of surfactants associated with sodium fluoride (NaF) on enamel erosion prevention, using an erosion-remineralization in vitro model. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), polysorbate 20 (P20), and cocoamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) were tested, at concentrations of 1.0 and 1.5%, and associated or not with NaF (275 ppm). The control groups were distilled water and the NaF solution. Bovine enamel samples (n = 12) were prepared and submitted to a 5-day cycling model: acid challenge (0.3% citric acid, pH 2.6, 4 ×/day), human saliva (2 h, 4×/day), and the treatment solutions (2 min, 2×/day). The protect...
Source: Caries Research - June 6, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
