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Occlusal caries prevention in high and low risk schoolchildren. A clinical trial

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Author(s):
da Silva Tagliaferro, Elaine Pereira [1, 2] ; Pardi, Vanessa [2] ; Bovi Ambrosano, Glaucia Maria [2] ; Meneghim, Marcelo de Castro [2] ; Correa da Silva, Silvio Rocha [1] ; Pereira, Antonio Carlos [2]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ UNESP, Sch Dent Araraquara, Dept Community Dent, Araraquara - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Dept Community Dent, Piracicaba - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY; v. 24, n. 2, p. 109-114, APR 2011.
Web of Science Citations: 18
Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the caries-preventive effect of a resin-modified glass-ionomer cement used as occlusal sealant (Vitremer) compared with fluoride varnish (Duraphat) application on occlusal surfaces of permanent first molars (OSPFM) in 6-8 year-old schoolchildren (n=268) at high (HR) and low (LR) caries risk. Methods: The children were followed-up for 24 months after being systematically allocated into six groups as follows: Control Groups HRC and LRC: children receiving oral health education (OHE) every 3 months; Groups HRV and LRV: children receiving OHE plus varnish application biannually; and Groups HRS and LRS: children receiving OHE plus a single sealant application. The baseline and follow-up examinations were performed by the same calibrated dentist under natural light, using CPI probes and mirrors, after toothbrushing and air-drying. The DMFS was used to record dental caries, in addition to the detection of initial lesions (IL). Data analysis was performed with two primary outcome measures: DMF and DMF+IL on the OSPFM. Results: After 24 months, only the HRS group showed statistically lower DMF and DMF+IL increments on OSPFM compared with IIRC group. HRV group did not differ from HRC and HRS groups. For LR groups, no statistical difference (P> 0.05) was observed among the treatments. (Am J Dent 2011;24:109-114). (AU)

FAPESP's process: 07/08212-6 - Effectiveness and economic evaluation of preventive methods for occlusal surface according to caries risk: controlled clinical trial
Grantee:Elaine Pereira da Silva Tagliaferro
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral