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Introdução: A cárie dentária é uma doença multifatorial que compreende vários fatores biológicos e sociais. A superfície proximal dos dentes é uma região de difícil visualização que pode esconder pequenas lesões cariosas no esmalte dentário, impossibilitando o diagnóstico através de inspeções visuais e táteis. Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a profundidade da cárie proximal nos exames radiográficos convencionais e digitais, comparando as profundidades das lesões consideradas nestes exames às do exame histológico. Método: Foram utilizados exames radiográficos interproximais de 40 dentes humanos, 20 pré-molares e 20 molares, com alterações clínicas em uma das superfícies proximais, como lesões de mancha branca ou acastanhada e pequenas cavitações. Três profissionais especializados em radiologia odontológica com mais de cinco anos de experiência clínica mediram a profundidade das lesões pelos exames radiográfico e digital das amostras. Para obter os resultados, utilizou-se a técnica de análise de variância (ANOVA). Resultados: Constatou-se um nível de significância de 5% nas mensurações dos exames radiográficos convencionais e digitalizados, mostrando a fidelidade das imagens radiográficas em relação a real profundidade da lesão. Conclusão: Conclui-se que os exames de imagem avaliados foram eficientes na determinação da profundidade das lesões de cárie proximal.

Introduction: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease that comprises several biological and social factors. The proximal surface of the teeth is a region of difficult visualization that can hide small carious lesions in the dental enamel, making diagnosis through visual and tactile inspection infeasible. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the depth of proximal caries in the conventional and digitized radiographic examinations, comparing the depths of the lesions considered in these examinations to those of the histological examination. Method: Interproximal radiographic examinations of 40 human teeth, 20 premolars and 20 molars, with clinical alterations on one of the proximal surfaces, such as white or brown spot lesions and small cavitations, were used. Three professionals specialized in dental radiology with more than five years of clinical experience measured the depth of the lesions by radiographic examination of the samples. To obtain the results, we used the technique of analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: A level of significance of 5% was found in conventional and digitized radiographic measurements, showing the fidelity of the radiographic images in relation to the actual depth of the lesion. Conclusion: It was concluded that the imaging tests evaluated were efficient in determining the depth of proximal caries lesions.

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Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the diagnostic value of digital Bitewing (BW) radiographs with and without horizontal tube shift in detecting Residual excess cement (REC) on the proximal and non-proximal surfaces of implant restorations. Material and Methods: Eight mandibular models were fabricated with two implants placed on each side in the premolar and first molar positions. Excess cement was applied to either proximal or non-proximal surfaces of the restorations intentionally during the process of crown cementation. BW radiographs with and without applying horizontal tube shift were acquired. Three maxillofacial radiologists were asked to determine the presence and location of REC in the radiographs. Sensitivity and specificity of the radiographic technique were assessed according to the restoration surface that contained REC. Results: Sensitivity of BW radiographs was 100% for the detection of REC on the proximal surfaces and 41-18, 80% on the non-proximal surfaces. Specificity of the technique was 85.71%-100% for the proximal surfaces and 75-94. 12% for the non-proximal areas. Specificity of the radiographic method was generally greater than its sensitivity for the non-proximal surfaces while in the proximal areas, the two variables had quite similar values. Conclusion: Digital BW radiography is generally more useful for detection of REC on the proximal surfaces. Higher specificity of this technique for the bucco-lingual surfaces suggests more reliability of the negative diagnoses in the non-proximal areas.

Objetivo: Evaluar el valor diagnóstico de las radiografías digitales bitewing (BW), con y sin desplazamiento horizontal del tubo, para detectar el exceso de cemento residual (ECR) en las superficies proximales y no proximales de las restauraciones con implantes. Material y Métodos: Se fabricaron ocho modelos mandibulares con dos implantes colocados a cada lado en las posiciones premolar y primer molar. El exceso de cemento se aplicó intencionalmente en las superficies proximales o no proximales de las restauraciones durante el proceso de cementación de la corona. Se adquirieron radiografías BW con y sin aplicación de desplazamiento horizontal del tubo. Se pidió a tres radiólogos maxilofaciales que determinaran la presencia y ubicación de ECR en las radiografías. La sensibilidad y la especificidad de la técnica radiográfica se evaluaron según la superficie de restauración que contenía ECR. Resultados: La sensibilidad de las radiografías de BW fue del 100% para la detección de ECR en las superficies proximales y del 41,18-80% en las superficies no proximales. La especificidad de la técnica fue 85-71, 100% para las superficies proximales y 75-94, 12% para las áreas no proximales. La especificidad del método radiográfico fue generalmente mayor que su sensibilidad para las superficies no proximales, mientras que en las áreas proximales, las dos variables tuvieron valores bastante similares. Conclusión: La radiografía digital BW es generalmente más útil para la detección de ECR en las superficies proximales. La mayor especificidad de esta técnica para las superficies buco-linguales sugiere una mayor confiabilidad de los diagnósticos negativos en las áreas no proximales.

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Introdução: O diagnóstico correto da cárie dentária é fundamental para o estabelecimento do seu tratamento. Ele pode ser realizado por diferentes métodos, os mais comuns são por meio da inspeção visual e do exame radiográfico. Objetivo: Discutir, a partir de uma revi-são de literatura, o diagnóstico clínico-radiográficoda doença cárie e a sua importância na instituição do tratamento correto para tal doença. Materiais e métodos: oi realizada uma revisão da literatura nas bases de dados eletrônicos: PubMed, BVS e Scielo, através do ras-treio de artigos relevantes publicados no período de Janeiro de 2015 à Junho 2020. Foram incluídos ainda na bibliografia selecionada 2 livros e 1 tese de doutorado, que fazem consi-derações relevantes sobre o assunto estudado. Resultados: Na inspeção visual, a apresen-tação da superfície dentária é bastante importante na determinação da atividade da lesão de cárie, devem ser considerados o aspecto, o brilho e a coloração da superfície dental para tal determinação. A radiografia é um complemento usado para auxiliar no diagnóstico forne-cendo mais visibilidade e detecção das lesões cariosas permitindo melhor visualização das superfícies proximais em dentes posteriores, auxiliando no diagnóstico das lesões nessas superfícies. Conclusão: O diagnóstico correto exige bastante conhecimento do examina-dor, pois manchas opacas presentes no esmalte nem sempre são lesões cariosas e podem refletir uma perda de mineral na estrutura desse tecido que se desenvolveu por diferentes causas, sendo elas pré ou pós-eruptivas. O diagnóstico precoce e preciso da cárie dentária é fundamental, pois essa doença ainda é a principal causa de perda dentária.

Introduction:The correct diagnosis of dental caries is fundamental for the establishment of its treatment. It can be carried out by different methods and the most common is through visual inspection and radiographic examination.Objective:to discuss, based on a litera-ture review, the clinical and radiographic diagnosis of caries disease and its importance in establishing the correct treatment for this disease.Materials and methods:a literature review was carried out on the electronic databases: PubMed, BVS and Scielo, by a search of relevant articles published from January 2015 to June 2020. Also, 2 books and 1 PhD thesis were included in the selected bibliography, since they bring relevant considerations on the subject studied.Results:In the visual inspection, the presentation of the dental sur-face is very important in determining the activity of the caries lesion, the aspect, the bri-ghtness, and the coloring of the dental surface must be considered for such determination. Radiography is a complement used to assist in diagnosis by providing more visibility and detection of carious lesions, allowing a better visualization of proximal surfaces in poste-rior teeth, helping in the diagnosis of lesions on these surfaces.Conclusion:The correct diagnosis requires a lot of knowledge from the examiner because opaque stains present in the enamel are not always carious lesions and can reflect a loss of mineral in the structure of this tissue that has developed for different causes, whether pre- or post-eruptive. Early and accurate diagnosis of tooth decay is essential, as this disease is still the main cause of tooth loss.

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Introdução: O diagnóstico correto da cárie dentária é fundamental para o estabelecimento do seu tratamento. Ele pode ser realizado por diferentes métodos, os mais comuns são por meio da inspeção visual e do exame radiográfico. Objetivo: Discutir, a partir de uma revi-são de literatura, o diagnóstico clínico-radiográficoda doença cárie e a sua importância na instituição do tratamento correto para tal doença. Materiais e métodos: oi realizada uma revisão da literatura nas bases de dados eletrônicos: PubMed, BVS e Scielo, através do ras-treio de artigos relevantes publicados no período de Janeiro de 2015 à Junho 2020. Foram incluídos ainda na bibliografia selecionada 2 livros e 1 tese de doutorado, que fazem consi-derações relevantes sobre o assunto estudado. Resultados: Na inspeção visual, a apresen-tação da superfície dentária é bastante importante na determinação da atividade da lesão de cárie, devem ser considerados o aspecto, o brilho e a coloração da superfície dental para tal determinação. A radiografia é um complemento usado para auxiliar no diagnóstico forne-cendo mais visibilidade e detecção das lesões cariosas permitindo melhor visualização das superfícies proximais em dentes posteriores, auxiliando no diagnóstico das lesões nessas superfícies. Conclusão: O diagnóstico correto exige bastante conhecimento do examina-dor, pois manchas opacas presentes no esmalte nem sempre são lesões cariosas e podem refletir uma perda de mineral na estrutura desse tecido que se desenvolveu por diferentes causas, sendo elas pré ou pós-eruptivas. O diagnóstico precoce e preciso da cárie dentária é fundamental, pois essa doença ainda é a principal causa de perda dentária.

Introduction:The correct diagnosis of dental caries is fundamental for the establishment of its treatment. It can be carried out by different methods and the most common is through visual inspection and radiographic examination.Objective:to discuss, based on a litera-ture review, the clinical and radiographic diagnosis of caries disease and its importance in establishing the correct treatment for this disease.Materials and methods:a literature review was carried out on the electronic databases: PubMed, BVS and Scielo, by a search of relevant articles published from January 2015 to June 2020. Also, 2 books and 1 PhD thesis were included in the selected bibliography, since they bring relevant considerations on the subject studied.Results:In the visual inspection, the presentation of the dental sur-face is very important in determining the activity of the caries lesion, the aspect, the bri-ghtness, and the coloring of the dental surface must be considered for such determination. Radiography is a complement used to assist in diagnosis by providing more visibility and detection of carious lesions, allowing a better visualization of proximal surfaces in poste-rior teeth, helping in the diagnosis of lesions on these surfaces.Conclusion:The correct diagnosis requires a lot of knowledge from the examiner because opaque stains present in the enamel are not always carious lesions and can reflect a loss of mineral in the structure of this tissue that has developed for different causes, whether pre- or post-eruptive. Early and accurate diagnosis of tooth decay is essential, as this disease is still the main cause of tooth loss.

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accuracy of the near-infrared light transillumination (NILT) for the detection of interproximal dental caries in permanent dentition when compared to bitewing X-ray (BW). DATA: In vivo studies that detected interproximal primary caries in permanent teeth by using NILT and BW were selected. QUADAS-2 was used to assess the risk of bias. Pooled sensitivity and specificity forest plots were calculated, summary receiver operator characteristics (SROC) curves were constructed. The certainty of the evidence was rated using the GRADE system. SOURCES: Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs/BBO and grey literature databases were surveyed. STUDY SELECTION: From 1594 retrieved articles, 13 studies were included. Six studies had a low risk of bias and a low level of concern regarding applicability. Four studies had an unclear risk of bias, while three presented a high risk of bias. The meta-analysis of six studies demonstrated that NILT presented good overall accuracy. Of 6110 teeth, 92.3 % (5639) were accurately classified (776 as true positive and 4863 as true negative). The pooled sensitivity was 0.97 (0.96 to 0.98; p = 0.0000; I2 = 93.2 %) with moderate certainty of evidence, and the pooled specificity was 0.91 (0.91 to 0.92; p = 0.0000; I2 = 98.3 %) with high certainty of evidence. Symmetric (0.9837) and asymmetric (0.9836) SROC showed a high discrimination and determination effect of NILT. CONCLUSION: The current literature, with moderate certainty and a middling quality of evidence, demonstrates that NILT presents a reasonably comparable accuracy to that of BW for detecting interproximal carious lesions in the permanent dentition. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Since NILT presented good overall accuracy for the detection of interproximal primary caries, it could be routinely used in dental check-ups, especially in high-risk caries populations and in patients where the use of radiation should be reduced, like pregnant women or children.

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Objective: To compared the accuracy of digital radiography in the diagnosis of interproximal caries in permanent teeth with conventional radiography and visual examination. Material and Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 78 human premolars, which seem normal in primary examination, are mounted on the plaster in a pair-wise manner and their caries are visually evaluated. Conventional and digital radiographic images are taken under the same conditions and their caries are graded with Confidence Score. To determine the golden standard, after mesiodistal incision, the teeth are examined using stereomicroscopy. Finally, the results obtained by visual observation and conventional radiography as well as digital images were compared with those obtained from the stereomicroscopy to determine their accuracy in detecting the interproximal caries. Results: The consistencies between the visual, digital, and conventional methods with the standard method (microscopic histology) are 53%, 78%, and 50% respectively - all of them are significant (p<0.05). The highest and the lowest sensitivities are related to the digital (96%) and visual (88%) methods respectively, while the highest and lowest specificities are related to the digital (79%) and conventional (50%) methods respectively. The highest and lowest positive predictive value is related to the digital (79%) and conventional (80%) methods respectively. The highest and lowest negative predictive values are related to the digital (90%) and visual (71%) methods respectively. Compared with the standard methodology, the most accurate diagnostic accuracy can be seen for the digital method (91%). Conclusion: There is no significant difference in the diagnosis of interproximal caries by different methods, and the only advantage of digital radiography, compared with the conventional one, is storing radiographs without losing important information and the lower dose of radiation for the patient.

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the predictive power of the morphology of the distal surface on 1st and mesial surface on 2nd primary molar teeth on caries development in young children. SAMPLE AND METHODS: Out of 101 3-to 4-year-old children from an on-going study, 62 children, for whom parents' informed consent was given, participated. Upper and lower molar teeth of one randomly selected side received a 2-day temporarily separation. Bitewing radiographs and silicone impressions of interproximal area (IPA) were obtained. One-year procedures were repeated in 52 children (84%). The morphology of the distal surfaces of the first molar teeth and the mesial surfaces on the second molar teeth (n=208) was scored from the occlusal aspect on images from the baseline resin models resulting in four IPA variants: concave-concave; concave-convex; convex-concave, and convex-convex. Approximal caries on the surface in question was radiographically assessed as absent/present. RESULTS: Of the 52 children examined at follow-up, 31 children (60%) had 1-4 concave surfaces. In total 53 (25%) of the 208 surfaces were concave. A total of 22 children (43%) had 1-4 approximal lesions adding up to 59 lesions. Multiple logistic regression analyses disclosed that gender, surface morphology on one of the approximal surfaces (focus-surface), and adjacent-surface morphology were significantly related to caries development (p values ≤ 0.03). The odds ratio for developing caries in the focus-surface/adjacent-surface in the four IPA variants were convex-convex, 1.0; convex-concave, 5.5 (CI 2.0-14.7); concave-convex, 12.9 (CI 4.1-40.3); and concave-concave, 15.7 (CI 5.1-48.3). CONCLUSION: Morphology of approximal surfaces in primary molar teeth, in particular both surfaces being concave, significantly influences the risk of developing caries. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The concave morphology of approximal surfaces can predict future caries lesions supporting specific home-care and in-office preventive strategies.

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O objetivo deste ensaio clínico controlado randomizado boca-dividida foi avaliar a eficácia da técnica micro-invasiva de infiltração de cárie em lesões cariosas proximais de molares decíduos após 12 e 24 meses do tratamento, através da análise radiográfica pareada. Cinquenta crianças de 5 a 9 anos, com pelo menos 2 lesões proximais não cavitadas e extensão radiográfica atingindo 1/2 do esmalte ou 1/3 externo da dentina foram selecionadas, alocadas em grupo teste (Infiltração de resina, Icon®, DMG, Hamburgo, Alemanha) e grupo controle (dentifrício fluoretado e fio dental) e tratadas em estudo prévio. Foram elegíveis para a amostra do presente estudo os 50 pacientes que receberam a intervenção terapêutica no estudo anterior. Semestralmente os pacientes eram chamados para reforço da instrução de higiene oral e novo exame clínico odontológico e anualmente, submetidos a exame radiográfico digital. A análise radiográfica foi feita por avaliador padrão-ouro cego à alocação dos dentes (teste e controle), e aos dados clínicos dos pacientes. As diferenças entre o grupo teste e o grupo controle, em relação à progressão de lesão cariosa, foram analisadas utilizando o teste McNemar com nível de significância de 0,05. Vinte e dois pacientes compareceram à consulta de 12 meses de acompanhamento, sendo somados aos 20 pacientes já avaliados no estudo prévio, totalizando assim a amostra de 42 pacientes (42/50). Clinicamente apenas 1 lesão controle progrediu para cavitação. Radiograficamente, 11,9% das lesões teste e 33.3% das lesões controle progrediram. Em 10 pacientes apenas a lesão controle progrediu, enquanto em 1 paciente progrediu apenas a lesão teste; em 4 pacientes progrediu tanto a lesão teste como a controle (p=0,012). Outros vinte e dois pacientes (22/38), compareceram à consulta de 24 meses de acompanhamento. Clinicamente 5 lesões cavitaram (2 do grupo teste e 3 do controle). Radiograficamente, 22,7% lesões do grupo teste e 50% lesões do grupo controle e progrediram. Em 6 pacientes apenas a lesão controle progrediu, enquanto em nenhum paciente progrediu apenas a lesão teste; em 5 pacientes progrediu tanto a lesão teste como a controle (p= 0,031). O padrão de higiene bucal não mudou ao longo das revisões. O risco de cárie do paciente não influenciou no desfecho do estudo (p>0,05). A eficácia terapêutica da infiltração de resina aos 12 e 24 meses foi de 21,4% e 27,3%, respectivamente. Não foram encontrados efeitos adversos relacionados a técnica de infiltração. Pode-se concluir que a técnica de infiltração de resina é um método micro-invasivo seguro, eficaz e viável para tratamento de molares decíduos. (AU)

The purpose of this randomized controlled trial split month was evaluate the efficacy of microinvasive caries infiltration technique in proximal carious lesions in primary molars after 12 and 24 months of treatment through paired radiographic analysis. Fifty children aged 5 to 9 years, with at least two non-cavitated proximal lesions and radiographic extension involving 1/2 of the enamel or outer 1/3 of dentin were included, allocated in test group (resin infltration, Icon®, DMG, Hamburg, Germany) and control group (fluoride toothpaste and dental floss) and treated in a previous study. The 50 patients who received the therapeutic intervention in the previous study were eligible for the study sample. Patients were asked twice a year to reinforce oral hygiene instruction and a new clinical dental examination and, annually, submitted to digital radiographic examination. The radiographic analysis was done by blind gold standard evaluator to the allocation of the teeth (test and control), and to the clinical data of the patients. The differences between the test group and the control group, in relation to the progression of carious lesion, were analyzed using the McNemar test with a significance level of 0.05. Twenty-two patients attended the 12-month follow-up visit, and were added to the 20 patients already evaluated in the previous study, thus totaling the sample of 42 patients (42/50). Clinically only 1 control lesion progressed to cavitation. Radiographically, 11.9% of the test lesions and 33.3% of the control lesions progressed. In 10 patients only the control lesion progressed, whereas in 1 patient only the test lesion progressed; In 4 patients progressed both the test and control lesions (p = 0.012). Another twenty-two patients (22/38) attended the 24-month follow-up visit. Clinically, 5 lesions cavitated (2 from the test group and 3 from the control group). Radiographically, 22.7% lesions of the test group and 50% lesions of the control group and progressed. In 6 patients only the control lesion progressed, whereas in no patient only the test lesion progressed; In 5 patients progressed both the test and control lesions (p = 0.031). The standard of oral hygiene did not change throughout the reviews. The caries risk of the patient did not influence the outcome of the study (p> 0.05). The therapeutic efficacy of resin infiltration at 12 and 24 months was 21.4% and 27.3%, respectively. No adverse effects were found related to the infiltration technique. It can be concluded that the resin infiltration technique is a safe, effective and viable micro-invasive method for the treatment of deciduous molars. (AU)

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O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a eficácia da técnica de infiltração em cárie no controle da progressão de lesões cariosas proximais não cavitadas em molares decíduos. Foi realizada uma revisão sistemática/metanálise sobre eficácia do selamento de lesões cariosas proximais não cavitadas no controle da doença. Como estudo de método, foi verificada a influência do uso de filtros radiográficos digitais (FRD) na concordância entre examinadores em relação à detecção de lesões cariosas proximais em molares decíduos. Um ensaio clínico randomizado e controlado foi desenvolvido para avaliar a eficácia da infiltração em cárie (Icon®, DMG, Hamburgo, Alemanha) na progressão de lesões cariosas proximais em molares decíduos. Além disso, avaliar a ansiedade das crianças em relação à técnica, e o tempo necessário. Crianças (n=50) saudáveis, entre 5 e 9 anos, apresentando pelo menos 2 molares decíduos com lesões cariosas proximais detectadas na radiografia (1/2 interna do esmalte ou 1/3 externo da dentina) participaram do estudo. As lesões foram randomicamente alocadas em um dos grupos: teste (controle de biofilme com pasta fluoretada e fio dental + técnica da infiltração-Icon®) e controle (controle de biofilme com pasta fluoretada e fio dental). O risco de cárie foi baseado no Cariograma. O principal desfecho foi a progressão radiográfica de cárie, após 1 ano de acompanhamento, pela análise pareada, avaliada por um examinador externo e cego. A ansiedade das crianças foi avaliada por meio de uma Escala de imagem facial (EIF) e o tempo necessário para a técnica foi registrado. Com relação à revisão sistemática/metanálise, concluiu-se que o selamento/infiltração de lesões proximais não cavitadas parece ser eficaz no controle da progressão da cárie a curto e médio prazo. Em relação aos FRD, os resultados mostraram que os mesmos não aumentaram a concordância interexaminadores em relação à detecção de cárie proximal em molares decíduos. Em relação ao ensaio clínico, 94% da amostra corresponderam a médio ou alto risco de cárie. Em um total de 20 pacientes avaliados após 1 ano, observou-se progressão de cárie em 5% (1/20) das lesões teste, em comparação a 25% (5/20) das lesões controle (p=0.09). Duas lesões do grupo controle progrediram para o 1/3 médio da dentina, tendo sido restauradas. Clinicamente, não houve progressão para cavidade. Biofilme e sangramento gengival estavam presentes na maioria dos sítios proximais (teste e controle), no início e com 1 ano (p>0.05). Não foi observado efeito colateral. Não houve relação entre risco de cárie no início e progressão de cárie (p>0.05). De acordo com a EIF, o nível de ansiedade foi baixo, antes e após a infiltração. A média de tempo para a infiltração foi 11,29 min (±1,16). Os resultados indicam que a técnica de infiltração em cárie é um método aplicável, bem aceito em crianças e eficaz no controle de lesões cariosas proximais em molares decíduos, uma vez que as lesões teste progrediram menos que as lesões controle. (AU)

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of caries infiltration of proximal caries lesions in primary molars. It was performed a systematic review and meta-analysis in relation to the efficacy of sealing non-cavitated proximal caries in controlling the disease. As a study method, to analyze the influence of digital filters (DF) on the agreement between examiners regarding the detection of proximal caries lesions in primary molars. A split-mouth randomized controlled clinical trial was performed with the main purpose to evaluate the efficacy of caries infiltration (Icon®, DMG, Hamburgo, Germany) in controlling the progression of noncavitated proximal lesions in primary molars. Besides, to evaluate dental anxiety and the time required to the caries infiltration procedure. Healthy children (n=50), ranged from 5 to 9 years, presenting at least two primary molars with proximal lesion detected on the radiographs (radiolucency involving the 1/2 of the enamel or in the outer 1/3 of dentin) were included on the study. Lesions were randomly allocated for one of the two groups: test group (resin infiltration-Icon®) and control group (flossing). Children´s caries risk was based on the Cariogram model. The main outcome after 1-year of radiographically caries progression by pair-wise reading was assessed by a blinded independent examiner. A Facial image scale (FIS) was applied before and after the caries infiltration to assess the dental anxiety and the time required was recorded. The majority of the sample (94%) corresponded to high or medium caries risk. In 20 patients assessed after 1-year follow-up, caries progression was observed in 5% (1/20) of the test lesions, compared with 25% (5/20) of the control lesions (p=0.09). Two lesions from the control group progressed to radiolucency in the middle 1/3 of dentin, and were restored. Clinically, no progression to cavitation was observed in the entire sample. Plaque and gingival bleeding were present in most of the proximal selected sites (test and control) at baseline and also at the recall (1-year) (p>0.05). No unwanted side-effects were observed. The relation between patient´s caries risk at the baseline and caries progression was not statistically significant (p>0.05). According to the FIS, the level of anxiety was low both before and after the treatment. The mean time required for the infiltration was 11.29 min (± 1.16 min). The systematic review/meta-analysis concluded that sealing non-cavitated proximal caries lesions, both in primary and permanent teeth, seems to be effective in controlling caries progression in the short and medium term. In relation to the use of DF, it did not increase the inter-examiner agreement regarding the detection of proximal caries in primary molars. The results of the clinical trial indicate that caries infiltration is an applicable and well-accepted method to be used in children and efficacious in controlling proximal caries lesions in primary molars, since test lesions progressed less than control lesions. (AU)

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O presente estudo realizou uma avaliação clínica cujo propósito foi verificar as condições de saúde bucal de adolescentes que participaram de um programa odontológico de natureza educativa e preventiva. Este programa é dividido em duas fases: sendo que a primeira, compreende o atendimento da criança desde o primeiro ano de vida até completar 4 anos de idade e a segunda fase na Clínica de Prevenção os cuidados odontológicos são mantidos até os 9 anos de idade. Participaram da amostra 201 adolescentes, sendo 56% do gênero feminino e 44% do gênero masculino, que se submeteram a um exame odontológico para avaliar as condições de saúde bucal. O exame odontológico consistiu em uma avaliação da prevalência de cárie dentária pelo índice de CPOD e exame radiográfico interproximal, da saúde gengival pelo índice periodontal comunitário, verificação da oclusão dentária pelo índice de estética dentária e a ocorrência de fluorose dentária (índice da OMS). O índice médio de CPOD dos participantes desta pesquisa foi 1,18. Em relação a condição gengival 86% da amostra apresentou índice de tecido gengival hígido. Na avaliação ortodôntica, 198 pacientes (98,5%) apresentaram overjet maxilar, 1 paciente (0,5%) apresentou overjet mandibular e 2 pacientes (1%) apresentaram mordida aberta anterior. Observou-se também que 92% dos adolescentes não apresentaram fluorose dentária. Pode-se concluir que os pacientes participantes desta pesquisa exibiram índices que refletem, em sua maioria, ótimo estado de saúde bucal

This study conducted a clinical evaluation whose purpose was to investigate the oral health status of adolescents who participated in an educational and preventive dental program. This program is divided into two phases, the first of which comprises the child’s care from the first year of life until they are 4 years old and in the second phase, dental care are kept in the Preventive Clinic up to 9 years old. The sample included 201 teenagers, 56% female and 44% male, who underwent a dental exam to assess oral health status. The dental exam consisted of an assessment of dental caries prevalence and radiographic bitewing examination interproximal, gingival health by community periodontal index; dental occlusion by dental aesthetics index and dental fluorosis occurrence (WHO index). The participants DMFT index was 1.18. Regarding gingival condition, 86% of the sample presented healthy gum tissue. In orthodontic evaluation, 198 patients (98,50%) presented maxillary overjet, one patient (0.5%) had mandibular overjet and 2 patients (1.0%) had anterior open bite. It was also observed that 92% of adolescents did not have dental fluorosis. It can be concluded that patients participating in this study exhibited indexes that reflect, a great state of oral health

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