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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the fluoride dose response of different dentifrice fluoride concentrations - 0, 250, 500 and 1100 ppm fluoride of our existing in situ model involving the use of human enamel specimens placed in the buccal flange area of the subjects partial denture with the modified model involving placement of bovine enamel specimens in a denture tooth location.
BACKGROUND: To diagnose caries in clinical practice today, a combination of clinical examination with mirror and probe, and in sometimes x-ray images are used. For surfaces in contact with other teeth X-rays (preferably bitewing) are often required. Even though the radiation doses in bitewings are small, it is important to weigh risks against the benefit to avoid unnecessary radiation. There are other methods for diagnosing caries based on different forms of laser light. One such technique is based on the translucency of the teeth. The light is within the near infrared light (NIR) area. A product named DAIGNOcam (diagnostic camera) is using this technology. The light is led in a hand piece held against the tooth. The tooth is illuminated and the caries lesions can be seen like dark spots on a computer monitor screen. The technique is mainly used in adult patients and permanent teeth. However, there is no complete evaluation of how well the technology diagnoses caries in milk teeth. From a radiation hygiene point of view, it is particularly important to reduce the amount of X-rays to young individuals. X-rays are often experienced as difficult by younger children, which leads to poorer diagnostics. It is important to identify early caries in milk teeth as these teeth have thinner enamel and a more "porous" dentin. This may lead to that caries progress much faster thus more difficult to fix. This in turn leads to a risk of toothache and that the damage becomes so extensive that the tooth must be removed. OBJECTIVE: To investigate diagnostic accuracy / precision in caries diagnosis between teeth using DIAGNOcam in milk teeth comparable to caries diagnostics using bitewing x-rays. RESEARCH QUESTIONS: - Is DIAGNOcam a reliable diagnostic method for diagnosing caries in between teeth (approximal caries) in milk teeth? - How does child experience caries diagnosing performed with DIAGNOcam compared to X-rays? INVESTIGATION VARIABLES: Caries data are recorded according to the accepted diagnostic method at the surface level. Each examined tooth surface is assessed as either 1) intact; 2) caries only in enamel; 3) caries i dentin; or 4) the surface can not be judged. The same classification is used for X-rays and DIAGNOcam. The children will also be able to rate their experience of the X-ray examination and the DIAGNOcam survey using a Faces pain scale to see if there is any difference in experience between the different methods of investigation.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the retention rates of a fissure sealant placed using different adhesive protocols over 24 months.Twenty-four subjects with no restoration and caries received fissure sealants (Clinpro™Sealant, 3M/ESPE) placed with different adhesive protocols. A total of 292 sealants (73 for each group) were placed. The sealants were placed as follows; a-without adhesive (acid-etch only), b-with an etch-and-rinse adhesive (SingleBondTM), c-with a self-etch adhesive (AdperTMEasyBond), d-with acid-etch+self-etch adhesive (AdperTMEasyBond) by two previously calibrated dentists using a table of random numbers. Two other calibrated examiners, independently evaluated the sealants at baseline and at 6-, 12-, 18-, and 24-month recalls. Each sealant was evaluated in terms of caries formation being present or absent and retention using the following criteria: 1=completely retained, 2=partial loss, and 3=total loss. The Pearson χ2 test was used to evaluate differences in retention rates among the sealants for each evaluation period.
The study will compare bacteria levels in cavities before and after silver diamine fluoride (SDF) treatment.
Despite the advances in adhesive restorative techniques and materials, dental caries still remains a critical concern even today. In addition, recurrent caries related to microleakage is a common mode of failure of directly placed resin composite restorations. Resin composites are particularly susceptible to recurrent caries due to polymerization contraction and also imperfect adhesion of restorative to tooth tissue. Thus, strong durable bond between adhesive restoratives and tooth tissue and increasing the resistance of teeth to acid by encouraging the development of remineralization are essential to withstand secondary caries. Fluoride has been documented as a major contributing factor for the decline in the incidence of dental caries and also it has been accepted as an agent in the prevention of caries. Giomers are a new group of anhydrous resin based direct adhesive restorative materials based on the filler technology (PRG) have both advantages of glass ionomers namely, fluoride release and recharge, and resin composites with excellent optical and mechanical properties. The chemistry of Giomer materials facilitates fluoride ion release with the potential for a lower incidence of recurrent caries that was accepted as a major factor to retreat a resin restoration. Limited number of studies is available on their fluoride release, and polishability, as well as clinical survival. The objective of this controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the clinical performance of restorative material "SI-R21204 resin composite" versus a "nano-hybrid resin com-posite" materials for Class I and Class II cavities that needs to be restored in per-manent teeth.40 patients are recruited to the project which is carried out at the School of dentistry, Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey.
Evaluation of a new basic filling restorative material. In contemporary dentistry, clinicians have essentially three types of material choices for direct restorations: amalgam, resin composite, and glass ionomer restoratives. Due to the toxicity of mercury and the subsequent environmental problems, the search for alternatives continues and search into new composite restorative materials intensifies. Recognized disadvantages of tooth colored resin based restorative materials are as polymerization shrinkage, postoperative sensitivity and technical procedure complexity. Higher rates of occlusal wear and lower toughness are disadvantages of glass ionomer restoratives. Therefore, alternative materials are being developed to compensate the disadvantages of current contemporary tooth coloured restorative materials. Nevertheless, the search for simplification for restoring missing dental tissues introduced the "basic filling concept". This project aims to study the clinical performance of this new basic filling restorative material for Class I and Class II cavities. 80 patients are recruited to the project which is carried out at the School of dentistry, Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey.
Caries prevalence has declined significantly since the introduction of fluoridated toothpastes. Since then, different toothpaste formulations and concentrations have been introduced to the market with varying levels of efficacy. There are several commercially available toothpastes to choose from and only with the aid of sound methodological research, can the best evidence-based oral education advice be delivered. This is a double-blinded randomised controlled trial that aims to measure the salivary fluoride concentration following tooth-brushing with several toothpaste formulations. Power calculations were performed using PASS 11.0 software, and calculations showed that 3 participants are needed in each group in order for results to be considered as significant. We will aim to recruit five to seven participants in each of the 12 groups. Research will be publicised by means of flyers and circulating emails amongst University of Leeds students. Information sheets will be provided to all participants and informed consent will be obtained. Each participant will brush with one of 6 different formulations of toothpastes either with or without water rinsing post-brushing. Participants will randomly be assigned to groups using an online random team generator. Saliva will be collected six times once before brushing and at 1, 15, 30, 60 and 90 minutes post-brushing. Samples will be analysed using fluoride ion-specific sensitive electrode connected to an ion analyser. A statistician's help will be sought for analysis of the results. After the analysis stage, the codes of the toothpastes will be broken.
The purpose of this study is to compare standard fillings and silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for treatment of cavities in baby teeth. The investigators will compare the effectiveness of stopping the cavity, cost of the treatments and the opinions of the families and the dental providers.
Background: Dental caries is considered an oral health problem worldwide. In Chile the last national epidemiological study (2007) showed a national prevalence of dental caries in children 6 years (70.3%) and 12 (62.5%). Direct pulp capping is a preventive dental therapy, keeps the vitality of the tooth using some inductive materials mineralized tissue formation. Objective: The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two innovative direct pulp capping materials; Biodentine compared MTA and calcium hydroxide in the maintenance of pulp vitality in teeth permanent molars.
To elucidate the relationship of chewing miswak sticks on the H. Pylori infection in the oral cavity.The study would be conducted at the Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University. Oral plaque samples would be obtained from those patients who are willing to participate. As a part of the initial screening the plaque samples would be collected and sent for screening of oral microbiota to the Microbiology Department of Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University. Here, the basic microbial culturing (rapid urease test) would be performed for detecting the presence of oral H.Pylori. Volunteers who are tested positive for H. Pylori infection through the rapid urease test would be invited to participate in the study.