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| Author(s): |
Novaes, Tatiane Fernandes
[1]
;
Matos, Ronilza
[1]
;
Raggio, Daniela Procida
[1]
;
Braga, Mariana Minatel
[1]
;
Mendes, Fausto Medeiros
[1]
Total Authors: 5
|
| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Pediat Dent, Sch Dent, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
|
| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Brazilian Oral Research; v. 26, n. 2, p. 93-99, MAR-APR 2012. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 9 |
| Abstract | |
Because discomfort caused by different approximal caries detection methods can influence their performance, the assessment of this discomfort is important. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the discomfort reported by children after the use of different diagnostic methods to detect approximal caries lesions in primary teeth: visual inspection, bitewing radiography, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent pen - LFpen) and temporary separation with orthodontic rubbers. Seventy-six children aged 4 to 12 years were examined using these methods. Their discomfort was assessed using the Wong-Baker scale and compared among the methods. Visual inspection caused less discomfort than did other methods. Radiography and the LFpen presented similar levels of discomfort. Older children reported higher discomfort using temporary separation, whereas younger children reported less discomfort with the LFpen. In conclusion, radiographic, temporary separation and LFpen methods provoke higher discomfort than visual inspection. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 09/16082-0 - Association between red fluorescence from dental biofilm and caries activity |
| Grantee: | Tatiane Fernandes de Novaes |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate |