Do Bulk-Fill Resin Composites Present More Susceptibility to Marginal Degradation in Different Clinical Scenarios? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Objective: To compare the marginal degradation (susceptibility to marginal adaptation and marginal discoloration) of composite restorations placed in class II and V cavities using conventional and bulk-fill resin composites. Material and Methods: This study was approved by PROSPERO database (#42020201596). PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, Lilacs, Cochrane, Open Grey, Clinical Trials, and Rebec databases were searched by three independent investigators using MeSH terms, supplementary concepts, synonyms, and free keywords, based on the PICOS strategy (P, population: restoration in permanent teeth; I, intervention: bulk-fill resin composite; C, comparison: conventional resin composite; O, outcome: marginal discoloration and adaptation; and S, study design: randomized and non-randomized clinical trials). The risk of bias was evaluated according to the Cochrane Collaboration's tool, the meta-analyses by RevMan software, the certainty of evidence by the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation, and the leave-one-out sensitivity test. The prevalence of successful events and the total number of restorations were used to calculate the risk difference at a confidence interval of 95%, according to a fixed-effect model. The heterogeneity was evaluated using the I2 index. Results: 16 from 10,780 studies were selected and included for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Two studies were considered as high risk of bias, one showing some concerns, and 13 as low risk of bias. Four meta-analyses evaluated the marginal adaptation and marginal discoloration in class II and V cavities, with a nonsignificant heterogeneity (I2 = 0%, p>0.05). The certainty of evidence was considered high, except for two subgroups of each outcome. Conclusion: There is evidence that composite restorations using conventional and bulk-fill resin composites present similar clinical performance related to marginal degradation (AU).

Effectiveness of GeneXpert® in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in people living with HIV/AIDS / Efetividade do GeneXpert® no diagnóstico da tuberculose em pessoas que vivem com HIV/aids

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To identify and synthesize the scientific knowledge produced regarding the effectiveness of the GeneXpert test in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in people living with HIV/AIDS. METHODS Integrative literature review, which was searched on Embase, Scopus, PubMed, Cinahl, Academic Search Premier, Socindex, and LILACS platforms, in December 2019. The studies surveyed went through two stages of selection: reading of titles and abstracts by two reviewers independently; using the Rayyan platform and reading. Nineteen primary studies in English, Portuguese, and Spanish that answered the study's guiding question were included: How effective is the GeneXpert test in the diagnosis of pulmonary TB in people living with HIV/AIDS? RESULTS The use of GeneXpert substantially increased the detection of TB cases among the population co-infected with HIV/AIDS, with sensitivity ranging from 68% to 100%, superior to sputum smear microscopy. Specificity ranged from 91.7% to 100%; the positive predictive value from 79.2% to 96.1%; and the negative predictive value from 84.6% to 99.3%. These values were considered similar to sputum smear microscopy by most studies. We also compared these results with different ways of performing culture and other molecular tests, being considered inferior only to the Xpert Ultra. CONCLUSION It is possible to affirm that places with a high incidence of HIV/AIDS would benefit from the implementation of the GeneXpert test, entailing effectiveness in diagnosing pulmonary TB in this population when compared to sputum smear microscopy, a widely used test for detection of cases.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Identificar e sintetizar o conhecimento científico produzido a respeito da efetividade do teste GeneXpert no diagnóstico da tuberculose (TB) pulmonar em pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids. MÉTODOS Revisão integrativa da literatura, cuja busca foi feita nas plataformas Embase, Scopus, PubMed, Cinahl, Academic Search Premier, Socindex e Lilacs, em dezembro de 2019. Os estudos levantados passaram por duas etapas de seleção: leitura dos títulos e resumos por dois revisores de forma independente, utilizando a plataforma Rayyan e leitura integral dos mesmos. Foram incluídos 19 estudos primários em inglês, português e espanhol que respondiam à pergunta norteadora do estudo: Qual é a efetividade do teste GeneXpert no diagnóstico da TB pulmonar em pessoas que vivem com HIV/aids? RESULTADOS A utilização do GeneXpert aumentou substancialmente a detecção de casos de TB entre a população coinfectada com HIV, com sensibilidade que variou de 68% a 100%, sendo superior à baciloscopia. A especificidade variou de 91,7% a 100%; o valor preditivo positivo, de 79,2% a 96,1%; e o valor preditivo negativo, de 84,6% a 99,3%, valores considerados semelhantes à baciloscopia pela maioria dos estudos. O teste também foi comparado com as diferentes formas de realização da cultura e outros testes moleculares, sendo considerado inferior apenas ao Xpert Ultra. CONCLUSÃO É possível afirmar que locais com alta incidência de HIV se beneficiariam com a implantação do teste GeneXpert, uma vez que sua efetividade no diagnóstico da TB pulmonar nessa população é expressiva quando comparada à baciloscopia, teste que foi por muito tempo amplamente utilizado para a detecção dos casos.

Sensitivity and specificity of assessment scales of dentin hypersensitivity - an accuracy study

Abstract The aim of the present study was to compare the sensitivity and specificity of pain scales used to assess dentin hypersensitivity (DH). The preferred scale, and toothbrushing habits of participants were also investigated. This cross-sectional study was conducted with students and employees of a Brazilian Federal University who presented DH. The participants answered a questionnaire about their toothbrushing and drinking habits. Hypersensitive and non-sensitive teeth were submitted to tactile and ice stick stimuli. Then, the subjects marked their pain level in the visual analogue (VAS), numeric scale (NS), faces pain scale (FPS) and verbal evaluation scale (VES). DH was also assessed by Schiff scale (SS). The data were analyzed by Wilcoxon and Chi-Square tests, as well as by ROC curve. The mean age of the sample (56 women, 16 men) was 27.8 years. The most prevalent acidic beverage was coffee (36.0%) and the most preferred scale was the NS (47.2%). The pain level was statistically higher in teeth with DH compared to teeth without DH (p < 0.05). The accuracy ranged from 0.729 (SS) to 0.750 (NS). The highest sensitivity value was 81.9% for NS. The SS presented the highest specificity (91%). The visual analog, numerical, verbal evaluation, faces pain, and Schiff scales were accurate for DH diagnosis. The Schiff scale was the preferred scale for DH assessment.

Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 among blood donors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To estimate the seroprevalence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 among blood donors in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. METHODS Data were collected on 2,857 blood donors from April 14 to 27, 2020. This study reports crude prevalence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, population weighted prevalence for the state, and prevalence adjusted for test sensitivity and specificity. Logistic regression models were used to establish the correlates of SARS-CoV-2 prevalence. For the analysis, we considered collection period and site, sociodemographic characteristics, and place of residence. RESULTS The proportion of positive tests for SARS-Cov-2, without any adjustment, was 4.0% (95%CI 3.3-4.7%), and the weighted prevalence was 3.8% (95%CI 3.1-4.5%). We found lower estimates after adjusting for test sensitivity and specificity: 3.6% (95%CI 2.7-4.4%) for the non-weighted prevalence, and 3.3% (95%CI 2.6-4.1%) for the weighted prevalence. Collection period was the variable most significantly associated with crude prevalence: the later the period, the higher the prevalence. Regarding sociodemographic characteristics, the younger the blood donor, the higher the prevalence, and the lower the education level, the higher the odds of testing positive for SARS-Cov-2 antibody. We found similar results for weighted prevalence. CONCLUSIONS Our findings comply with some basic premises: the increasing trend over time, as the epidemic curve in the state is still on the rise; and the higher prevalence among both the youngest, for moving around more than older age groups, and the less educated, for encountering more difficulties in following social distancing recommendations. Despite the study limitations, we may infer that Rio de Janeiro is far from reaching the required levels of herd immunity against SARS-CoV-2.

Limitation of diagnostic value of cone-beam CT in detecting apical root isthmuses

Abstract Isthmuses are reported as common anatomic complexities in teeth often associated with failures in endodontic treatment. They should be considered before starting treatment and a preoperative computed tomography scan (CT) may demonstrate these complexities. Objective To assess the diagnostic value of the highest resolution settings of a cone-beam CT (CBCT) system in identifying and measuring apical isthmuses, using micro-CT as reference. Methodology After micro-CT scanning, 40 humans' lower first molars with isthmuses in the apical-3 mm of mesial roots were scanned by the highest resolution settings of the New Generation i-Cat ® CBCT equipment. Two blinded observers recorded the detection of isthmuses in CBCT scans. The lengths of isthmuses were compared between micro-CT and CBCT to assess the diagnostic value of CBCT. Quantitative data for sensitivity were represented as percentages (95% confidence interval). The Bland-Altman method was used to assess differences between gold standard lengths (micro-CT) and CBCT lengths. Results BCT demonstrated 30 positive findings, representing sensitivity for isthmus identification of 75% (95% CI=0.4114-1.1364). Differences between the lengths in micro-CT (1.99±0.40 mm) and CBCT (1.53±0.41 mm) were significant (p<0.0001). Conclusion The CBCT device used presented limited diagnostic value in the identification and measurement of apical isthmuses in the mesial roots of lower molars. In some cases, the actual anatomy of the apical root canal may not be completely delineated in this type of CBCT system, even using the highest resolution settings.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography in the Assessment of Facial Fractures

Abstract Objective: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of Ultrasonography (USG) in diagnosing superficial facial fractures. Material and Methods: Patients visiting our facility with facial trauma and suspected fracture of the facial skeleton, those who had undergone CT scans, and conventional radiographic examinations and those who were conscious and cooperative were included in the study. All conventional radiographs, CT scans and ultrasound examinations were done during 0-20 days after trauma in all the patients Results: A total of 20 patients participated in our study, out of which 18 were male (90%) with a mean age of 34.4 years (range of 19-75 years). Eleven sites of the face were examined bilaterally in each patient, i.e., a total of 440 sites. Of these, 84 sites were found to be fractured according to the CT scan examination whereas conventional radiographs detected 59 and ultrasonography detected 74 fractures (of which 70 were true fractures, while 4 were false-positive results). The sensitivity and specificity of USG in all fracture sites were 83.33% and 98.88% respectively. The positive and negative predictive values were 94.59% and 96.17% respectively Conclusion: Ultrasound examination had a better sensitivity when compared to conventional radiography in detecting superficial facial fractures.

Identification of the Most Appropriate Site for the Cold Test in Molar Teeth / Identificación del sitio más apropiado para la prueba de frío en dientes molares

Abstract A test frequently used to complement endodontic diagnoses is the cold test; however, in the last 20 years, authors have reported incorrect results within pulp sensitivity tests. Specifically, a high frequency of false results in posterior teeth, were found. The aim of this study was to identify the most appropriate site for the cold test in molar teeth with a need for endodontic treatment, calculating predictive values, accuracy and reproducibility. A cross-sectional study was performed, evaluating 390 subjects. A total of 152 subjects of both genders from the ages of 15-65 years old participated. The ideal standard was established by direct pulp inspection, and the cold test agent used was 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane. The patients were divided into four groups in relation to the molar tooth: (1) mandibular first molar, (2) mandibular second molar, (3) maxillary first molar, and (4) maxillary second molar. 169 teeth and 676 sites were studied. (a) The most appropriate sites for cold test were the middle third of the buccal surface and cervical third of the buccal surface in the mandibular molars with the following results: Middle third of the first molar: Accuracy 0.93, positive predictive value 0.90 and negative predictive value 0.96. Middle third of the second molar: Accuracy 0.93, positive predictive value 1.00 and negative predictive value 0.90. In relation to third cervical the results were: First molar: Accuracy 0.93, positive predictive value 0.89 and negative predictive value 0.97 y second molar: Accuracy 0.93, positive predictive value 1.00 and negative predictive value 0.90. (b) The highest reproducibility was observed in the middle third of the buccal surface with cervical third of the buccal surface in the mandibular second molar (1.00). The most appropriate site and reproducibility of the sites are auxiliary to complement endodontic diagnose with the cold test.

Resumen Una prueba frecuentemente utilizada para complementar los diagnósticos endodónticos es la prueba de frío. Sin embargo, en los últimos 20 años, los autores han reportado resultados incorrectos con las pruebas de sensibilidad pulpar. Específicamente, se ha observado una alta frecuencia de resultados falsos en dientes posteriores. El objetivo del estudio fue identificar el sitio más adecuado para la prueba de frío en dientes molares con necesidad de tratamiento endodóntico, calculando valores predictivos, exactitud y reproducibilidad. Se realizó un estudio transversal donde se evaluaron a 390 sujetos. 152 sujetos de ambos sexos de 15 a 65 años cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. El estándar ideal que se utilizó en el estudio fue la inspección directa de pulpa en la cámara pulpar y la prueba de frío utilizada fue el 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroetano. Los pacientes fueron divididos en cuatro grupos en relación al diente molar: (1) primer molar mandibular, (2) segundo molar mandibular, (3) primer molar maxilar, y (4) segundo molar maxilar. En el estudio se evaluaron 169 dientes con 676 sitios. (a) Los sitios más adecuados para la prueba de frío fueron el tercio medio y el tercio cervical de la superficie bucal en los molares mandibulares con los siguientes resultados: Tercio medio del primer molar: Exactitud 0.93, valor predictivo positivo 0.90 y valor predictivo negativo 0.96. Tercio medio del segundo molar: Exactitud 0.93, valor predictivo positivo 1.00 y valor predictivo negativo 0.90. En relación al tercio cervical los resultados fueron: Primer molar: Exactitud 0.93, valor predictivo positivo 0.89 y valor predictivo negativo 0,97 y segundo molar: Exactitud 0.93, valor predictivo positivo 1.00 y valor predictivo negativo 0.90. (b) La más alta reproducibilidad (1.00) se observó entre el tercio medio con el tercio cervical de la superficie bucal en el segundo molar inferior. El sitio más apropiado y la reproducibilidad de los sitios son auxiliares para complementar el diagnóstico endodóntico con la prueba de frío.

Assessment of the accuracy of portable monitors for halitosis evaluation in subjects without malodor complaint. Are they reliable for clinical practice?

Abstract Halitosis is defined as a foul odor emanated from the oral cavity, with great impact in quality of life and social restraints. Recently, the use of Breath Alert™ in research increased significantly. Halimeter™, another portable device, is often used in clinical practice. Nevertheless, not many studies have verified the accuracy and compared the results of both devices simultaneously. Objective: To verify the accuracy of Breath Alert™ and Halimeter™ in patients without chief complaint of halitosis, using the organoleptic test (OT) as "gold standard." The second aim was to verify whether their concomitant use could enhance the diagnostic accuracy of halitosis. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was performed. The quality of expired air of 34 subjects without chief complaint of halitosis was assessed. Two experienced examiners carried out the OT. Afterward, a third blinded examiner performed Halimeter™ (HT) and Breath Alert™ (BA) tests. Results: The OT identified halitosis in 21 subjects (62%). The area under the ROC curve (95% confidence interval) was 0.67 (0.48-0.85) and 0.54 (0.34-0.75) for HT and BA, respectively. The accuracy for HT and BA was 59% and 47%, respectively. The combined usage of HT and BA provided 11 positive results, being 9 subjects (43%) out of the total of 21 positive cases. Conclusions: Halimeter™ and Breath Alert™ were not able to diagnose halitosis in non-complainer subjects at the same level as the organoleptic examination, since their accuracy were low. Our results suggest that such portable devices are not reliable tools to assess halitosis and may neglect or misdiagnose a considerable number of patients in clinical practice.

Diagnosis of alveolar and root fractures: an in vitro study comparing CBCT imaging with periapical radiographs

Abstract Objective To compare periapical radiograph (PR) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the diagnosis of alveolar and root fractures. Material and Methods Sixty incisor teeth (20 higid and 40 with root fracture) from dogs were inserted in 60 anterior alveolar sockets (40 higid and 20 with alveolar fracture) of 15 macerated canine maxillae. Each fractured socket had a root fractured tooth inserted in it. Afterwards, each maxilla was submitted to PR in two different vertical angulation incidences, and to CBCT imaging with a small field of view (FOV) and high-definition protocol. Images were randomized and posteriorly analyzed by two oral and maxillofacial radiologists two times, with a two-week interval between observations. Results Sensitivity and specificity values were good for root fractures for PR and CBCT. For alveolar fractures, sensitivity ranged from 0.10 to 0.90 for PR and from 0.50 to 0.65 for CBCT. Specificity for alveolar fractures showed lower results than for root fractures for PR and CBCT. Areas under the ROC curve showed good results for both PR and CBCT for root fractures. However, results were fair for both PR and CBCT for alveolar fractures. When submitted to repeated measures ANOVA tests, there was a statistically significant difference between PR and CBCT for root fractures. Root fracture intraobserver agreement ranged from 0.90 to 0.93, and alveolar fracture intraobserver agreement ranged from 0.30 to 0.57. Interobserver agreement results were substantial for root fractures and poor/fair for alveolar fractures (0.11 for PR and 0.30 for CBCT). Conclusion Periapical radiograph with two different vertical angulations may be considered an accurate method to detect root fractures. However, PR showed poorer results than CBCT for the diagnosis of alveolar fractures. When no fractures are diagnosed in PR and the patient describes pain symptoms, the subsequent exam of choice is CBCT.

Foraminas acessórias ao forame mandibular: variações e implicações clínicas e cirúrgicas / Accessory mandibular foramina: variations and clinical and surgical implications

Objetivos: Determinar a prevalência das foraminas mandibulares acessórias (FMAs) e seus possíveis canais acessórios (CAs), bem como a direção e comprimento destes, por meio de análise macroscópica de mandíbulas maceradas e seus exames tomográficos. Métodos: Foram avaliados 200 exames de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC), realizados a partir de 50 mandíbulas maceradas selecionadas aleatoriamente. As mandíbulas foram submetidas a exames no aparelho i-Cat® e Accuitomo®, em uma das aquisições em cada aparelho foi introduzido um fio metálico de 0,25mm na FMA para determinar comprimento e direção dos canais acessórios que algumas davam origem, foram realizados 100 exames em cada tomógrafo. Resultados: Foram observados macroscopicamente 134 FMA e 109 CA. A maioria dos CAs apresentaram comprimento entre 10 mm e 20 mm, 72/109 dos canais acessórios foram em direção a cortical lingual. Na análise estatística os exames realizados em ambos tomógrafos apresentaram alto índice de sensibilidade, baixo índice de especificidade, alto índice de acurácia na identificação das foraminas e médio índice de acurácia na identificação dos canais acessórios. Conclusões: A TCFC é um exame de imagem ideal na identificação da FMA e seus canais, visto que seja de extrema importância para o planejamento de procedimentos odontológicos, dada sua elevada incidência na população brasileira. (AU)

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of accessory mandibular foramina (AMF) and their possible accessory canals, as well as their direction and length, through macroscopic analysis of macerated mandibles and their tomographic examinations. Methods: were evaluated 200 CBCT exams performed from 50 randomly selected macerated mandibles. The mandibles were examined in the i-Cat® and Accuitomo® apparatus, in one of the acquisitions in each apparatus was introduced a 0,25mm metal wire in the AMF to determine length and direction of the accessory canals that some gave origin, 100 examinations were performed on each tomograph. Results: We observed macroscopically 134 AMF and 109 accessory canals. The majority of the AC had length between 10 mm and 20 mm, 72/109 of the accessory canals were towards the lingual cortical. In the statistical analysis, the examinations carried out in both tomographs had a high index of sensitivity, low specificity index, high accuracy index in the identification of foraminas and a average index of accuracy in the identification of accessory canals. Conclusions: The CBCT is an ideal imaging exam to identify AMF and its canals, seeing that it is extremely important for the planning of dental procedures, given its high incidence in the Brazilian population. (AU)

The accuracy of fine-needle aspiration cytology for diagnosis of parotid gland masses: a clinicopathological study of 114 patients

ABSTRACT Objective Fine-needle aspiration cytology is a valuable method for preoperative assessment of head and neck tumors. However, its accuracy in detection of salivary gland masses is controversial compared with other methods. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in the diagnosis of parotid gland masses. Material and Methods Over a 10-year period, 126 parotid gland masses were resected. Retrospective chart reviews of 114 patients were performed. The results of FNAC and final histological diagnosis were compared and the accuracy of FNAC was determined. Results Final histological evaluation revealed 11 malignant tumors and 103 benign lesions. Pleomorphic adenoma was the most common neoplasm (63%), followed by Warthin’s tumor (17.5%). The sensitivity of FNAC in detecting malignant tumors was 73% and the specificity was 97%. Positive predictive value (PPV) was 73% and negative predictive value (NPV) was 97%. The overall accuracy of FNAC in detecting parotid masses was 95%. False-negative diagnosis was found in mucoepidermoid carcinoma, acinic cell carcinoma, and epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma whereas there was false-positive diagnosis in cases of pleomorphic adenoma and normal parotid gland tissue. Conclusion FNAC is a reliable minimally invasive diagnostic method with a high sensitivity in diagnosis of lesions in parotid glands. The sensitivity of detection of malignant tumors in parotid glands was low due to the biopsy technique used, and depended on tumor location. Postoperative complications decreased after superficial parotidectomy.

Acurácia de um sistema de diagnóstico de cárie visual e da estereofotografia de superfícies oclusais comparado à um padrão ouro em micro-CT / Acuracy of a carie diagnosis visual system and stereophotography of surface occlusal compared to a gold standard in micro-CT

O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar a acurácia in vitro do ICDAS visual e baseado em imagens digitais no diagnóstico de cárie oclusal incipiente em molares permanentes e compará-los com um padrão ouro em micro-CT. Para este fim, foram utilizados 40 molares permanentes, obtidos através de um biorrepositório, onde três avaliadores calibrados atribuíram escores ICDAS. Primeiramente os escores foram atribuídos através de exame visual e este foi repetido após uma semana. Em seguida, passado um mês da primeira avaliação visual, os mesmos avaliadores receberam imagens digitais dos espécimes utilizados anteriormente para nova atribuição de scores ICDAS, sendo repetido também após uma semana. Os dentes foram então escaneados através de micro-CT que foi definido como método padrão-ouro para comparação. O coeficiente de correlação de Spearman foi utilizado para comparar as pontuações de consenso com o padrão-ouro. Os métodos de detecção foram comparados por meio de sensibilidade, especificidade, área sob a curva (AUC), valores preditivos positivos e negativos e precisão para dois limiares diferentes (dentes hígidos versus dentes cariados e dentes que necessitam de tratamento operatório versus tratamento não ­ operatório). Os valores médios de kappa para o intra-examinador foram 0,68 e 0,74 para inspeção visual e método baseado em imagens, respectivamente. Os valores de sensibilidade para o limiar de "presença de cárie" no método ICDAS visual e ICDAS fotográfico foram elevados quando comparados com micro-CT (0,93 e 0,97, respectivamente), mesmo com valores de precisão (0,83 e 0,85). Já a especificidade foi mais expressiva para o limiar de "cárie com necessidade de tratamento operatório" com 0,77 e 0,82 para os mesmos métodos. O coeficiente de correlação de Spearman foi de 0,53 e 0,43 (p <0,05). Em vista disso, conclui-se que o ICDAS visual e o baseado em imagens digitais foram semelhantes quanto à exatidão diagnóstica em comparação com um padrão - ouro em micro-CT, podendoe ser uma prosposta para estudos epidemiológicos. (AU)

The aim of the present study was to verify the in vitro accuracy of visual and digital-based ICDAS in the diagnosis of incipient occlusal caries in permanent molars compared to a micro-CT gold standard. For this purpose, 40 permanent molars were obtained from a pool of extracted teeth, cleaned and mounted in gypsum bases where three calibrated examiners assigned ICDAS scores. The scores were attributed by means of visual examination and were repeated after one week. One month after the first visual evaluation, the same examiners received digital images of the previously used specimens for re-assignment of ICDAS scores, which were also repeated after one week. The teeth were then scanned through a micro-CT device which was defined as gold standard method for comparison. The Spearman correlation coefficient was used to compare the consensus scores with the gold standard. The detection methods were compared by means of sensitivity, specificity, area under the curve (AUC), positive and negative predictive values and precision for two different thresholds (healthy teeth X decayed teeth and teeth requiring operative treatment X non - operative treatment). Mean kappa values for the intra-examiner agreement were 0.68 and 0.74 for visual inspection and image-based method, respectively. Sensitivity values for the "decayed teeth" threshold in the visual ICDAS method and the photographic ICDAS were high compared with the micro-CT golden standard (0.93 and 0.97, respectively), even with precision values (0.83 and 0.85). The specificity was more significant for the "caries in need for operative treatment" threshold, with 0.77 and 0.82 for the same methods. The Spearman correlation coefficient was 0.53 and 0.43 (p <0.05). It can be concluded that the visual and digital-based ICDAS were similar in terms of diagnostic accuracy compared to a gold standard in micro-CT, and may be advocated for epidemiological studies. (AU)

Performance dos métodos visual, radiográfico e baseados em fluorescência na detecção de lesões de cárie: revisões sistemáticas com meta-análises e investigações de fontes de heterogeneidade / Performance of visual, radiographic and fluorescence based methods in detecting carious lesions: systematic reviews, meta-analyses and investigation of sources of heterogeneity

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a performance dos métodos visual, radiográfico e baseados em fluorescência quanto à detecção de lesões de cárie em dentes permanentes e decíduos, realizar meta-análise com a performance global dos métodos e investigar as possíveis fontes de heterogeneidades. Foram realizadas três revisões distintas relacionadas a cada método diagnóstico. Quatro examinadores avaliaram os trabalhos, sendo pelo menos dois por método. Estes efetuaram a busca e seleção de artigos de modo independente; um pesquisador com experiência em trabalhos de diagnóstico de cárie resolveu os casos de conflito ou dúvida. As bases de dados eletrônicas utilizadas foram MEDLINE, EMBASE e Scopus, visando reduzir o viés de publicação, também foram buscados trabalhos acadêmicos e documentos não publicados, através do OpenSigle e Anais do Congresso ORCA. Após a seleção dos estudos por critérios de inclusão e exclusão bem definidos, os dados foram coletados e anotados, de maneira independente por cada revisor. Foi realizada a avaliação da qualidade metodológica através da ferramenta Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS) e a análise estatística através do Paired Forest Plot, Summary Receiver Operating Characteristics analysis (SROC), relative diagnostic odds ratio (RDOR), análise de sensibilidade e gráfico de funil, além da investigação e exploração das possíveis fontes de heterogeneidade. Para o método visual, 102 artigos preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Em geral, a análise demonstrou que o método visual teve uma boa acurácia para a detecção de lesões de cárie. Embora estudos laboratoriais e clínicos

tenham apresentado acurácias semelhantes, os valores de especificidade obtidos clinicamente foram maiores. Observamos, também, moderada a elevada heterogeneidade e evidência de viés de publicação na maioria dos estudos. Além disso, o uso de sistemas de escores visual resultaram em valores significativamente melhores de acurácia em comparação com estudos que utilizaram os seus próprios critérios. Quanto à relevância clínica dos estudos de acurácia do método visual, 96 estudos foram incluídos. Em geral, a maioria dos estudos falha em considerar alguns aspectos clínicos relevantes: somente 1 estudo incluiu avaliação da atividade das lesões; nenhum estudo considerou o seu prognóstico; 79 estudos não consideraram um desfecho clínico relevante e apenas 1 avaliou um desfecho centrado no paciente. Quanto à qualidade metodológica, a maioria dos estudos presentes apresentou alto risco de viés na seleção da amostra. Quanto ao método radiográfico, 116 artigos foram selecionados. Os métodos radiográficos convencional e digital apresentaram desempenho semelhante, mostrando valores maiores de especificidade comparados aos de sensibilidade, além de maiores valores de AUC no limiar de lesões mais avançadas. Quanto aos métodos baseados em fluorescência, 75 estudos preencheram os critérios de inclusão. Em geral, a análise demonstrou uma tendência a valores de acurácia semelhantes para todos os tipos de dentes, superfícies ou tipos de estudo. Houve uma tendência de melhor desempenho na detecção de lesões de cárie mais avançadas. Observamos, também, moderada a alta heterogeneidade e evidência de viés de publicação. Em conclusão, o método visual de detecção de lesões de cárie tem um bom desempenho geral, mas os estudos deveriam considerar desfechos clínicos relevantes, além da acurácia. Além disso, eles deveriam ser conduzidos com maior qualidade metodológica, principalmente em relação à seleção da amostra. Ainda, a utilização de índices detalhados e validados

This study aimed to evaluate the performance of visual, radiographic and fluorescence-based methods in the detection of caries lesions in permanent and primary teeth, to perform meta-analysis of the overall performance of the methods and to investigate possible sources of heterogeneity. Three distinct systematic reviews related to each diagnostic method were performed. Four observers evaluated the articles, at least two per method. They performed the search and study selection independently; a researcher with experience in caries diagnostic studies solved the cases of conflict or doubt. Electronic databases used were MEDLINE, EMBASE and Scopus, to reduce publication bias, were also pursued academic papers and unpublished documents through OpenSigle and the Annals of ORCA Congress. After the selection of studies by well-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, data were collected and recorded, independently by each reviewer. Methodological quality assessment was performed through Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies tool (QUADAS) and statistical analysis using Paired Forest Plot, Summary Receiver Operating Characteristics analysis (SROC), relative diagnostic odds ratio (RDOR), sensitivity analysis and funnel plot, in addition we explored possible sources of heterogeneity. Regarding the accuracy of visual method, 102 articles met the inclusion criteria. In general, visual analysis showed that the method had a good accuracy in the detection of caries lesions. Although laboratory

and clinical studies have shown similar accuracies, clinical studies have obtained higher specificities. We also observed moderate to high heterogeneity and evidence of publication bias in most studies. In addition, the use of visual scoring systems resulted in significantly better accuracy compared to studies using their own criteria. Concerning the clinical relevance of accuracy studies of visual method, 96 studies were included. In general, most studies failed to consider some relevant

Estudo comparativo entre radiografia panorâmica e tomografia computadorizada por feixe cônico no diagnóstico de ameloblastoma, tumor odontogênico queratocístico e cisto dentígero / Comparative study between panoramic radiography and cone beam-computed tomography in the diagnosis of ameloblastoma, odontogenic keratocyst tumor, and dentigerous cyst

Entre as lesões odontogênicas não mineralizadas, o ameloblastoma, o tumor odontogênico queratocístico e o cisto dentígero podem apresentar-se indistinguível na imagem radiográfica. A dificuldade na interpretação da imagem e elaboração do diagnóstico destas lesões é tema abordado em vários estudos que utilizaram exames de imagem avançados, como ressonância magnética e tomografia computadorizada, para definir como podem colaborar na diferenciação, na avaliação da extensão e no planejamento cirúrgico das mesmas. Com a recente introdução da Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico (TCFC) como recurso auxiliar de diagnóstico, o presente trabalho foi elaborado tendo em vista descobrir como o diagnóstico pode ou não ser influenciado por essa nova tecnologia por meio da comparação das hipóteses de diagnóstico obtidas em imagens das radiografias panorâmicas e em TCFC, em casos de ameloblastoma, tumor odontogênico queratocístico e cisto dentígero; e também definir as características observadas nas imagens de TCFC que podem auxiliar no diagnóstico diferencial. Foram selecionados 5 casos de cada lesão. As radiografias panorâmicas e os exames de TCFC foram analisados por 15 cirurgiões-dentistas - 4 especialistas em Radiologia, 4 Mestres e 7 Doutores em Estomatologia e Radiologia - para a formulação das hipóteses de diagnóstico. Na primeira etapa foram analisadas as radiografias panorâmicas e na segunda, após um intervalo de pelo menos 30 dias, os exames de TCFC. Dois examinadores, capacitados e calibrados, fizeram a análise e mensuração das características qualitativas e quantitativas das lesões observadas nos exames de TCFC, utilizando o programa i-CAT® Vision. Os resultados demonstraram que não houve diferença estatisticamente significante na média total dos acertos de diagnóstico entre radiografia panorâmica e TCFC, porém houve diferença significante na média de acerto no diagnóstico de ameloblastoma com o uso de TCFC (77,33% ± 21,20%) em comparação à radiografia...

Among the non-mineralized odontogenic lesions, ameloblastomas, odontogenic keratocystic tumors and dentigerous cysts may present as radiographically indistinguishable. The difficulty in radiographic diagnosis of these lesions is the subject addressed in several studies using advanced imaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, to define how these technologies can help in differentiating among these lesions, in assessing the extent and surgical planning. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a recent diagnostic aid resource and this study was prepared in order to determine how the diagnosis may or may not be influenced by this new technology, comparing the diagnostic hypotheses obtained using images of panoramic radiographs and CBCT in cases of ameloblastoma, odontogenic keratocystic tumor, and dentigerous cyst - and to define the features observed in CBCT images that can help the differential diagnosis. Five cases were selected for each lesion. Panoramic radiographs and CBCT scans were analyzed by 15 dentists - 4 specialists in Radiology, 4 masters and 7 PhD in Stomatology and Radiology - for the formulation of the diagnostic hypotheses. In the first stage the panoramic radiographs were analyzed, and in the second, after an interval of at least 30 days, the CBCT images. Two observers, trained and calibrated, performed the analyses and measurement of qualitative and quantitative features of the lesions evaluated in the CBCT images using the i-CAT® Vision program. The results showed that there was no statistically significant difference in correct diagnostic average between panoramic radiography and CBCT, but there was a significant difference in correct diagnostic average in the diagnosis of ameloblastoma using CBCT (77.33% ± 21.20%) compared to panoramic radiography (61.33% ± 23.26%). Masters (85.00% ± 19.15%) and PhD-level observers (65.75% ± 9.76%) had greater correct diagnostic average in the diagnosis of odontogenic...

Validação do protocolo de avaliação do frênulo da língua em bebês / Validation of the lingual frenulum Protocol for infants

Este estudo teve por objetivo validar o Protocolo de avaliação do frênulo da língua em bebês. Para isso, a partir do cálculo amostral, foi aplicado o protocolo em 100 bebês saudáveis, nascidos a termo, com 30 dias de vida, em amamentação exclusiva. O processo de validação consistiu da análise da validade de conteúdo, de critério e de construto, bem como da confiabilidade, sensibilidade, especificidade, valor preditivo positivo e negativo. A validade de conteúdo foi realizada por três examinadores, por meio da classificação de cada item quanto à clareza e posterior aplicação do Índice de Validação do Conteúdo. As avaliadoras sugeriram modificações no protocolo, por consenso, possibilitando obter a versão final. Para a validade de critério, comparou-se o Protocolo de avaliação do frênulo da língua em bebês com o instrumento Bristol Tongue Assessment Tool (BTAT). A validade de construto foi analisada a partir da comparação dos escores do protocolo aplicado nos bebês com 30 e 75 dias. As avaliações foram realizadas por duas fonoaudiólogas especialistas em Motricidade Orofacial (denominadas A1 e A2), devidamente treinadas e calibradas, por meio da análise das filmagens realizadas durante a aplicação do protocolo, para verificação da concordância entre examinadores, bem como definição dos valores de sensibilidade, especificidade e valores preditivos. Para a análise da concordância intra-avaliador foi realizado o teste/reteste de 20% da amostra pela A2. Quanto ao tratamento estatístico, para a análise de concordância intra e entre avaliadores, foram utilizados o Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse e o cálculo do erro do método. Para análise da validade de construto foram aplicados os testes de Wilcoxon e Mann-Whitney. O nível de significância adotado em todos os testes foi de 5%. Houve 100% de concordância na validação do conteúdo...

The aim of this study was to validate the “lingual frenulum Protocol for infants”. Based on the results from the sample size calculation, the protocol was administered to 100 healthy full-term infants, who were being exclusively breastfeed, at 30 days of life. The validation process included the analysis of content validity, criterion validity, construct validity, reliability, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value. The content validity was determined by the judgment of three experts, who rated the clarity of each item, and by a Content Validity Index (CVI) determination. By consensus, the examiners suggested some modifications for the final version. The criterion validity was measured by comparing the Lingual Frenulum Protocol for Infants and the Bristol Tongue Assessment Tool (BTAT). The construct validity was performed by comparing the scores of the protocol of the control group and of the experimental group before and after surgery. The assessments were performed by two Speech Language Pathologists, experienced in Orofacial Motricity (A1 and A2), who were trained and calibrated. Analyses of the images collected during the administration of the protocol and the clinical history were performed in order to verify the agreement between the examiners as well as the definition of sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value. Intra-rater agreement analysis was performed by comparing data from assessment and re-assessment of 20% sample conducted by A2. Regarding statistical treatment, the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and calculation of error of method were used. The Wilcoxon test and Mann-Whitney were used for the analysis of the construct validity. The significance level of 5% (p<0.05) was adopted in all analyses. The agreement percentage for content validation was 100%...

Temporomandibular disorders among Brazilian adolescents: reliability and validity of a screening questionnaire

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) screeners assume significant item overlap with the screening questionnaire proposed by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP). Objective: To test the reliability and validity of the Portuguese version of AAOP questions for TMD screening among adolescents. Material and Methods: Diagnoses from Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) Axis I were used as reference standard. Reliability was evaluated by internal consistency (KR-20) and inter-item correlation. Validity was tested by sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, accuracy and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, the relationship between the true-positive rate (sensitivity) and the false-positive rate (specificity). Test-retest reliability of AAOP questions and intra-examiner reproducibility of RDC/TMD Axis I were tested with kappa statistics. Results: The sample consisted of 1307 Brazilian adolescents (56.8% girls; n=742), with mean age of 12.72 years (12.69 F/12.75 M). According to RDC/TMD, 397 [30.4% (32.7% F/27.3% M)] of adolescents presented TMD, of which 330 [25.2% (27.6% F/22.2% M)] were painful TMD. Because of low consistency, items #8 and #10 of the AAOP questionnaire were excluded. Remaining items (of the long questionnaire version) showed good consistency and validity for three positive responses or more. After logistic regression, items #4, #6, #7 and #9 also showed satisfactory consistency and validity for two or more positive responses (short questionnaire version). Both versions demonstrated excellent specificity (about 90%), but higher sensitivity for detecting painful TMD (78.2%). Better reproducibility was obtained for the short version (k=0.840). Conclusions: The Portuguese version of AAOP questions showed both good reliability and validity for the screening of TMD among adolescents, especially painful TMD, according to RDC/TMD. .

Velar activity in individuals with velopharyngeal insufficiency assessed by acoustic rhinometry

Acoustic rhinometry is routinely used for the evaluation of nasal patency. Objective: To investigate whether the technique is able to identify the impairment of velopharyngeal (VP) activity in individuals with clinical diagnosis of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). Methods: Twenty subjects with repaired cleft palate and inadequate velopharyngeal function (IVF) and 18 non-cleft controls with adequate velopharyngeal function (AVF), adults, of both genders, were evaluated. Area-distance curves were obtained during VP rest and speech activity, using an Eccovision Acoustic Rhinometry system. Volume was determined by integrating the area under the curve at the segment corresponding to the nasopharynx. VP activity (ΔV) was estimated by the absolute and relative differences between nasopharyngeal volume at rest (Vr) and during an unreleased /k/ production (Vk). The efficiency of the technique to discriminate IVF and AVF was assessed by a ROC curve. Results: Mean Vk and Vr values (±SD) obtained were: 23.2±3.6 cm3 and 15.9±3.8 cm3 (AVF group), and 22.7±7.9 cm3 and 20.7±7.4 cm3 (IVF group), corresponding to a mean ΔV decay of 7.3 cm3 (31%) for the AVF group and a significantly smaller ΔV decay of 2.0 cm3 (9%) for the IVF group (p<0.05). Seventy percent of the IVF individuals showed a ΔV suggesting impaired VP function (below the cutoff score of 3.0 cm3 which maximized both sensitivity and specificity of the test), confirming clinical diagnosis. Conclusion: Acoustic rhinometry was able to identify, with a good discriminatory power, the impairment of VP activity which characterizes VPI. .

Bolton Freeware: aplicativo de avaliação de discrepância de massa dentária desenvolvido pelo programa de pós-graduação em odontologia/UFRN / Bolton Freeware: application for assessment of tooth mass discrepancy developed by the program graduate in dentistry / UFRN

O cálculo da discrepância de massa dentária, efetivo recurso para um bom planejamento e uma adequada finalização ortodôntica, quando realizado manualmente, além de trabalhoso, exige um considerável consumo de tempo. O objetivo desse estudo foi o desenvolvimento e teste do Bolton Freeware, um programa de computador para análise de discrepância de massa dentária de Bolton, visando minimizar o consumo de tempo de forma menos onerosa. A análise digital no software foi feita por meio da digitalização bidimensional de modelos de estudos de gesso e comparada com a avaliação manual (padrão-ouro), utilizando 75 pares de modelos de estudo em gesso pedra, divididos em dois grupos conforme a magnitude da curva de Spee (0 a 2mm e de 2 a 3mm). Todos os modelos possuiam dentadura permanente e se encontravam em perfeito estado de conservação. A avaliação manual foi realizada com paquímetro digital e calculadora e o tempo requerido para realização da análise nos dois métodos foi cronometrado e comparado. Além disso o programa foi avaliado por 30 ortodontistas quanto ao seu uso, por meio de questionários desenvolvidos especialmente para essa finalidade. Foi realizada calibração prévia para análise manual e se obtiveram ótimos níveis de concordância interexaminador, com CCI>0,75 e r>0,9 para a discrepância total e anterior. Observou-se, na avaliação do erro do método digital, que alguns dentes apresentaram um erro sistemático significante, sendo o maior quantificado em 0,08mm. A análise da discrepância de massa dentária total realizada pelo Bolton Freeware, para aquele casos de curva de Spee leve e moderada, diferiu da análise manual, em média, de 0,09mm e 0,07mm respectivamente, para cada dente avaliado, com r>0,8 para proporção total e anterior. De acordo com os testes de especificidade e sensibilidade, o Bolton Freeware possui uma melhor capacidade de detectar os verdadeiros negativos, ou seja, a presença da discrepância. A análise de Bolton realizada digitalmente foi mais rápida, com a média das diferenças dos tempos consumidos para realização da análise de Bolton entre os dois métodos de aproximadamente 6 minutos. A maioria dos especialistas entrevistados (93%) aprovou a usabilidade do programa. (AU)

The calculation of tooth mass discrepancy, essential for good planning and a proper orthodontic finishing, when performed manually, besides being laborious, requires considerable time consumption. The aim of this study was to develop and test Bolton Freeware, a software for analysis of the tooth mass discrepancy of Bolton, aiming to minimize the consumption of time in a less onerous way. The digital analysis of the software was done by means of two-dimensional scanning of plaster study models and compared to manual evaluation (gold standard), using 75 pairs of stone plaster study models divided into two groups according to the magnitude of the Curve of Spee (group I from 0 to 2 mm, group II greater than 2 to 3mm). All the models had permanent dentition and were in perfect condition. The manual evaluation was performed with a digital caliper and a calculator, and the time required to perform the analysis for both methods was recorded and compared. In addition, the software was evaluated by orthodontists regarding its use, by means of questionnaires developed specifically for this purpose. Calibration was performed prior to manual analysis, and excellent levels of inter-rater agreement were achieved, with ICC > 0.75 and r > 0.9 for total and anterior proportion. It was observed in the evaluation of error of the digital method that some teeth showed a significant systematic error, being the highest measured at 0.08 mm. The analysis of total tooth mass discrepancy performed by Bolton Freeware, for those cases in which the curve of Spee is mild and moderate, differ from manual analysis, on average, 0.09 mm and 0.07 mm respectively, for each tooth evaluated, with r> 0, 8 for total and anterior proportion. According to the specificity and sensitivity test, Bolton Freeware has an improved ability to detect true negatives, i.e. the presence of discrepancy. The Bolton analysis digitally performed was faster, with an average difference of time consumed to perform the analysis of Bolton between the two methods of approximately 6 minutes. Most experts interviewed (93%) approved the usability of the software. (AU)

Dental caries experience in children attending an infant oral health program

Aim: To investigate: a) caries experience in 5 year-old children and its relationship to the caries risk evaluation made before 1 year of age; b) compliance of parents to an infant oral health program as well as the abandonment reasons. Methods: Group A (GA) - 242 children (60-71months old) who stayed in the program and had been enrolled since their first year of life under went a clinical examination according to the WHO’s criteria; their parents/caregivers were interviewed to ascertain their compliance to the program. Group B (GB) – parents of 60 children, who had dropped out of the program, were interviewed to check the reasons of withdrawing. The caries risk classification was based on the file at the first appointment. Chi-square test was used (á=0.05) for statistical analyses. Results: Most of the children were free of caries (71.1%). Caries risk evaluation showed low sensibility (34.3%, 95% CI = 22.4–46.1) and high specificity (74.4%, 95% CI =67.6–81.2) to caries experience. Sixty-two mothers (25.6%) reported difficulty to follow the guidelines.The main reason for dropping out was changing to similar health services (40.0%). Conclusions:Caries risk in the first year of life was not efficient to predict dental caries experience at 5 years of age. Educational practice should be improved to increase the compliance of the parents to the program.

Evaluation of three radiographic methods for detecting occlusal caries lesions

Aim: To compare, in vitro, the performance of three radiographic methods for the detection of occlusal caries in permanent teeth. Methods: A total of 96 extracted molars with no apparent occlusal cavitation were selected, they were photographed and radiographed under standardized conditions using conventional E-plus films and two digital systems, CDR and Sidexis. Two examiners analyzed all films and images, recording the presence and lesion depth. One quarter of the teeth were re-examined for intra- and interexaminer agreements. The teeth were subsequently bisected and examined under a stereomicroscope. The intra and interexaminer agreements and the diagnostic performance (sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and the area under receiver operating characteristic, ROC curve) of each method were evaluated. Results: Out of 96 occlusal surfaces, 41 were sound, 31 had lesions in enamel, and 24 had dentin lesions. Weighted Kappa values for intraexaminer agreement varied widely, depending on both the observer and method. The interexaminer agreement was higher for the digital images than for the conventional films. The area under the ROC curve for enamel and dentin caries (at D1 diagnostic threshold) was 0.55 for films, 0.60 for Schick and 0.54 for Sirona, which were not significantly different from each other. Conclusions: Digital images presented better results of interexaminer agreement; however, no additional effect in the diagnostic performance could be observed in comparison to conventional films.