Prevalence of erosive tooth wear and associated dietary factors among a group of Finnish adolescents
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of erosive tooth wear (ETW) among Finnish adolescents and to evaluate how frequency as well as amount of the use of erosive products are associated with ETW. The study population consisted of 328 voluntary,>15-year-old secondary school students (males 49.1%, females 50.9%) in three municipalities in Finland. Clinical examination to measure erosive tooth wear (BEWE index) was carried out by trained and calibrated dentists. Piloted questionnaires included questions on consumption of drinks, fruits and berries, as well as tooth brushing frequency. Means and ...
Source: Caries Research - October 24, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Plaque and dental caries risk in mid-life
Dental caries is an endogenous microbial-community-based disease resulting from an ecological shift from dynamic stability to metabolic imbalance in a consortium of acidogenic and aciduric bacteria comprising the dental plaque biofilm. Participants were members of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study, a longitudinal investigation of health and behaviour in a cohort born in Dunedin, New Zealand. Oral biofilm samples (collected at age 32) from anterior labial supragingival, posterior lingual supragingival, posterior subgingival and the dorsum of the tongue habitats for 841 participants were analysed usi...
Source: Caries Research - October 21, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Detection of Proximal Caries Lesions on Bitewing Radiographs Using Deep Learning Method
This study aimed to evaluate the validity of a deep learning-based convolutional neural network (CNN) for detecting proximal caries lesions on bitewing radiographs. A total of 978 bitewing radiographs, 10899 proximal surfaces, were evaluated by two endodontists and a radiologist, of which 2719 surfaces were diagnosed and annotated with proximal caries and 8180 surfaces were sound. The data were randomly divided into two datasets, with 818 bitewings in the training and validation dataset and 160 bitewings in the test dataset. Each annotation in the test set was then classified into 5 stages according to the extent of the le...
Source: Caries Research - October 10, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effect of a Toothpaste Containing Surface Pre-Reacted Glass-Ionomer Filler on the Remineralization of Artificial Carious Enamel Lesions in situ
This study evaluated the remineralizing effect of a toothpaste containing surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer (S-PRG) filler on demineralized enamel in situ. For this, 180 bovine enamel samples were demineralized by using a microcosm biofilm model for 3 days. Thereafter, the samples were randomly signed to 15 healthy volunteers and to 3 cross-over in situ phases corresponding to the following treatments: (1) toothpaste containing 1,500 ppm F as NaMFP (positive control, Colgate ®Cavity Protection), (2) toothpaste containing 5% S-PRG filler (Shofu®), and (3) placebo toothpaste (negative control prepared by Shofu®). Four dem...
Source: Caries Research - October 10, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effect of a toothpaste containing S-PRG filler on the remineralization of artificial carious enamel lesions in situ
This study evaluated the remineralizing effect of a toothpaste containing surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer (S-PRG) filler on demineralized enamel in situ. For this, 180 bovine enamel samples were demineralized by using a microcosm biofilm model for 3 days. Thereafter, the samples were randomly signed to 15 healthy volunteers and to 3 cross-over in situ phases corresponding to the following treatments: 1) toothpaste containing 1500 ppm F as NaMFP (positive control, Colgate ® Cavity Protection), 2) toothpaste containing 5% S-PRG filler (Shofu®), and 3) placebo toothpaste (negative control prepared by Shofu®). Four demine...
Source: Caries Research - October 10, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Convolution Neural Networks and Targeted Fluorescent Nanoparticles to Detect and ICDAS Score Caries
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the potential of using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and score carious lesions using the ICDAS in combination with fluorescent imaging following application of TFSNs on teeth with a range of lesion severities, using ICDAS-labeled images as the reference standard. A total of 130 extracted human teeth with ICDAS scores from 0 to 6 were selected by a calibrated cariologist according to ICDAS. Then, the same surface was imaged with a stereomicroscope under white-light illumination, and blue-light illumination with an orange filter following application of the TFSNs. Both sets of ima...
Source: Caries Research - September 26, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Association of Sleep-Time Feeding Practices with Early Childhood Caries: A Case-Control Study
Early childhood caries (ECC) remains a public health challenge globally, more so in developing countries. The association between sleep-time feeding practices and ECC remains obscure. The study evaluated this association using Feeding At Sleep Time (FeAST) scale. A case-control study was planned among 627 toddlers, were cases included children with ECC while controls were children without ECC. Three patterns of feeding associated with sleep were recorded: beginning of sleep, during the course of sleep, and early morning hours sleep. Dental caries was scored using International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS ...
Source: Caries Research - September 19, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Association of sleep time feeding practices with Early Childhood Caries – A case control Study
Early childhood caries(ECC) remains a public health challenge globally, more so in developing countries. The association between sleep-time feeding practices and ECC remains obscure. The study evaluated this association using Feeding At Sleep Time(FeAST) scale. A case-control study was planned among 627 toddlers, where cases included children with ECC while controls were children without ECC. Three patterns of feeding associated with sleep were recorded; beginning of sleep, during the course of sleep and early morning hours sleep. Dental caries was scored using International Caries Detection and Assessment System(ICDAS II)...
Source: Caries Research - September 19, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Non-Biological and Biological Risk Indicators for Tooth Wear Outcomes in Adults
In conclusion, the prevalence and severity of TW in adults were substantial. Medical conditions and consumption of acidic beverages were risk indicators for TW having as the primary etiological factor the process of dental erosion, although associations were moderate and weak, respectively.Caries Res (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - September 16, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Non-biological and Biological Risk Indicators for Tooth Wear Outcomes in Adults.
This study was undertaken to estimate prevalence and severity of tooth wear (TW), as well as to assess non-biological and biological risk indicators for TW outcomes in adults. A cross-sectional study, adhering to the reporting STROBE guidelines, was conducted and had a convenience sample of adults ≥18 years who had at least one bilateral posterior molar contact. A total of 570 participants, seeking consultation at the University Hospital in Brussels, Belgium were allocated to three age groups 18-34 years (n=232), 35-54 years (n=256) and ≥ 55 years old (n=79). Participants answered a self- applied questionnaire regardin...
Source: Caries Research - September 16, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Salivary Proteins as Dental Caries Biomarkers: A Systematic Review
In conclusion, salivary levels of protein(s) might be useful biomarker for caries diagnosis, especially alpha-amylase, acidic proline-rich protein-1, histatin-5, lactoperoxidase, mucin-1, carbonic anhydrase 6, proteinase-3, and statherin. However, their diagnostic valu e must be verified by large-scale prospective studies. (Source: Caries Research)
Source: Caries Research - September 16, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
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Source: Caries Research - September 5, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Development of a root caries prediction model in a population of dental attenders
Root caries prevalence is increasing as populations age and retain more of their natural dentition. However, there is generally no accepted practice to identify individuals at risk of disease. There is a need for the development of a root caries prediction model to support clinicians to guide targeted prevention strategies. The aim of this study was to develop a prediction model for root caries in a population of regular dental attenders. Clinical and patient-reported predictors were collected at baseline by routine clinical examination and patient questionnaires. Clinical examinations were conducted at the four-year timep...
Source: Caries Research - August 31, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effects of Surface Prereacted Glass on Saliva-Derived Polymicrobial Biofilms in an Active Attachment Biofilm Model
Bioactive restorative materials are being developed to either influence the de/remineralization balance of the dental hard tissues locally or to release components that interact with the oral microbiota. Surface prereacted glass (S-PRG, Shofu, Japan) is a material that may influence both processes. S-PRG releases fluoride, which can interact with the de/remineralization process, and a range of other compounds that may influence the oral microbiota. In the current study, several experiments were performed to investigate the potential of S-PRG to influence both the growth and lactic acid production of saliva-derived polymicr...
Source: Caries Research - August 18, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
Effects of S-PRG on saliva derived polymicrobial biofilms in an active attachment biofilm model.
Bioactive restorative materials are being developed to either influence the de/remineralization balance of the dental hard tissues locally or to release components that interact with the oral microbiota. Surface prereacted glass (S-PRG, Shofu, Japan) is a material that may influence both processes. S-PRG releases fluoride, which can interact with the de/remineralization process, and a range of other compounds that may influence the oral microbiota. In the current study, several experiments were performed to investigate the potential of S-PRG to influence both the growth and lactic acid production of saliva-derived polymicr...
Source: Caries Research - August 18, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
