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Efeito de dentifrícios com alta concentração de flúor na remineralização de substrato dentário com cárie artificial

Introduction: fluoride toothpaste is widely used by the population. Objective: dentifrices with a high concentration of sodium fluoride and the presence of tricalcium phosphate were developed, providing additional protection to patients vulnerable to the development of caries. This study aimed to evalua...

Comparison Between Radiographs, White and Fluorescent Images in the Diagnosis and Treatment Decisions for Occlusal Caries: An Ex Vivo Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the agreement of images in white light (WL), fluorescence (FL), and digital radiographs (DR), on the diagnosis and treatment decisions for occlusal caries lesions against a micro-CT gold standard. Material and Methods: Ten extracted third molars, with enamel and/or dentin...

Relationship of Dental Caries and Body Mass Index amongst School Children in Hail, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine caries prevalence and its association with body mass index in school children between 9-12 years of age in Hail, Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 524 school children 9-12 years of age. These children were selected from ...

Dimensions of Occlusoproximal Cavitated Carious Lesions as a Cut-Off Point for Restorative Decision in Primary Teeth

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate whether the dimensions of cavitated dentin carious lesions on the occlusoproximal surfaces of primary teeth could predict the location of cement-enamel junction (CEJ). Material and Methods: Two hundred extracted primary molars were selected and digital images were obt...

Insights on the role of cytokines in carious lesions

Braz. dent. sci; 26 (1), 2023
Objetivo: A resposta imune da dentina-polpa à patogênese da cárie ainda é pouco compreendida devido à complexa interação dos processos envolvidos. O objetivo desta revisão foi explorar o papel das citocinas e sua relevância na patogênese da cárie dental. Resultados: A cárie dentária pode res...

Triclosan antimicrobial activity against dental-caries-related bacteria

Braz. j. oral sci; 22 (), 2023
Triclosan (TCS) is a chlorinated diphenyl ether and a possible active agent against microorganisms. Due to its probability of reducing dental plaque accumulation, TCS can be added as a substance for oral hygiene. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and antimicrobial capacity of TCS against Pseudomonas aerugino...

Usefulness and satisfaction of a digital learning tool for caries detection using ICDAS

Braz. dent. sci; 26 (3), 2023
Objective: this study aimed evaluate the usefulness and satisfaction of a digital learning tool (DLT) using ICDAS (International caries detection and assessment system) created for learning and training visual detection of carious lesions in a non-controlled setting. Material and Methods: the DLT contain...

Selamento de lesões cariosas em molares decíduos

Arq. odontol; 59 (), 2023
Objetivo:Investigar a eficácia do selamento de lesão de cárie dentinária em comparação com a remoção parcial de cárie seguida de restauração em molares decíduos. Material e Método: O estudo clínico randomizado foi planejado ser realizado em 60 crianças com idade entre 3 e 8 ...

Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus dentisani in dental biofilm of children with different caries status: a pilot study

Braz. dent. sci; 26 (3), 2023
Objective:Streptococcus mutans is one of the etiological agents associated with caries due to its ability to metabolize carbohydrates and resist acidic environments. On the other hand, Streptococcus dentisani, shows characteristics associated with caries control due to its ability to inhibit growth of c...

¿La Entrevista Motivacional puede ser utilizada en la prevención de las caries en preescolares? Una revisión integradora

El objetivo fue realizar una revisión a partir de una duda clínica: “¿La práctica de la entrevista motivacional (EM) puede ser utilizada en la prevención de las caries en preescolares?” Materiales y métodos: se realizó una revisión integradora de la literatura en abril de 2021 utilizándose u...