Children's discomfort in assessments using different methods for approximal caries detection

Autor(es)

Novaes, Tatiane Fernandes ^[1] ; Matos, Ronilza ^[1] ; Raggio, Daniela Procida ^[1] ; Braga, Mariana Minatel ^[1] ; Mendes, Fausto Medeiros ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Pediat Dent, Sch Dent, Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Brazilian Oral Research; v. 26, n. 2, p. 93-99, MAR-APR 2012.
• Citações Web of Science: 9

Resumo

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)

• Processo FAPESP: 09/16082-0 - Associação entre fluorescência vermelha emitida pelo biofilme dentário e atividade de cárie
• Beneficiário: Tatiane Fernandes de Novaes
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado