Sealing of cavitated occlusal carious lesions in the dentine of deciduous molars: a two-year randomised controlled clinical trial.

OBJECTIVES: This two-arm, parallel-group, tooth-randomised, controlled noninferiority clinical trial aimed to compare survival rates between the sealing and restoring of cavitated occlusal carious lesions in dentine [International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) 5] of deciduous molars using resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RMGIC) and to assess caries progression radiographically. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 68 molars with ICDAS 5 occlusal lesions were randomly allocated into two groups, a sealing group (n = 31), in which RMGIC was placed directly over the carious lesion, and a restoration group (n = 37), in which a restoration with the same material was placed after selective caries removal. During the baseline and follow-up visits, dental caries was registered and caries activity was assessed according to a visuotactile criterion. At baseline, patient caries status (dmf-t) and cavity depth and extent (mesiodistal and buccolingual) were measured before RMGIC placement. An independent and blinded examiner evaluated the treated teeth using the USPHS criteria after one and two years. Standardised interproximal radiographs were taken for caries progression assessments. RESULTS: During the follow-up period, no lesion progression was observed radiographically. After one year (n = 60; 27 sealed and 33 restored) and two years (n = 48; 23 sealed and 25 restored) of follow-up, the treatment success rates were 78.8% and 76.0% in the restoration group and 59.3% and 47.8% in the sealing group, respectively. Multivariate Cox regression showed that lesions smaller than 2 mm in the mesiodistal extent were less prone to fail after one year (p = 0.03). However, survival curves (log-rank test) were statistically significantly different only after two years (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Sealing ICDAS 5 occlusal lesions of deciduous molars using RMGIC achieved lower survival rates than restorations. Both sealing and restoration effectively arrested caries progression for two years. Clinical relevance Sealing dentine carious lesions can be effective for treating lesions involving the inner and outer half of the dentine. Ultraconservative treatments can arrest carious lesions presenting obvious cavitation in primary molars. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ReBEC Register no. RBR-225n35.

Two-Year Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial on the Progression of Proximal Carious Lesions on Primary Molars After Resin Infiltration.

Purpose: The purpose of this split-mouth, randomized, controlled clinical trial was to assess the progression of early proximal carious lesions on primary molars after resin infiltration. Methods: Twenty-eight children presenting two primary molars with proximal carious lesions detected radiographically (on the outer half of the enamel up to the outer one-third of dentin) were included. Baseline assessments consisted of standard digital bitewing radiographs, Visual Plaque Index (VPI), Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI), and visual examination of caries. Proximal lesions were randomly allocated into two groups: (1) resin infiltration (test) and (2) no infiltration (control). Reassessments were performed after two years. Lesion progression was considered when the radiographic score increased. Results: A significant difference in lesion progression was observed between test (54.1 percent) and control (79.2 percent) groups after two years (McNemar's test, P=0.03). Logistic regression for matched pairs showed that the test group had an 82 percent lower risk of caries progression (odds ratio equals 0.18, 95%CI 0.29 to 0.31). Conclusions: Infiltrating proximal lesions decreases radiographic caries progression in primary molars after a two-year follow-up period.

Influence of examiners' experience on the reproducibility of different gold standard techniques and histological criteria for validation of the diagnosis of occlusal caries lesions.

The aims of this study were to evaluate the influence (1) of the examiner experience and (2) three histological classification criteria on the reproducibility of two gold standard techniques (non-dye or dye) for validation of the diagnosis of occlusal caries. This study comprised a sample of 210 digital images of 105 permanent teeth (105 rhodamine B dyed and 105 dye-free hemisections) and six examiners. Images were evaluated on a laptop computer and categorised according to three different histological classification criteria (proposed by Ekstrand, Lussi or Downer) and repeated in order to allow reproducibility calculation. For data analysis, the six participants were divided into two groups: G1: examiners with previous experience in histological evaluation and G2: examiners with no experience in histological evaluation. Statistical significance was set at 0.05. Results: The mean intra-examiner reproducibility values in G1 were higher than G2 in all variables. Intra-examiner reproducibility was lower for the dye-free technique in both groups. The mean values of inter-examiner reproducibility in G1 ranged from 0.60 to 0.68, and in G2 values ranged from 0.34 to 0.69. Conclusion: It can be concluded that: (1) the examiners' experience seems to influence the reproducibility of the two gold standard techniques studied and reproducibility tends to be lower when the dye-free technique is used, and (2) the histological classification criterion does not appear to influence the reproducibility for validation of the diagnosis of occlusal caries.

Influence of Isolation Technique on the Survival of Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Restorations in Primary Molars: A 9-Months Randomized Controlled Trial

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the survival of occlusal and occlusal-proximal restorations performed with resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RMGIC) in deciduous molars using rubber dam and cotton rolls isolation. Material and Methods: Ninety-two patients were included and 200 deciduous molars with cavitated occlusal or occlusoproximal dentin caries lesions were randomized into two groups: cotton rolls (n = 100) and rubber dam (n = 100) and RMGIC restorations were placed. At baseline and in the follow-up visit, presence, severity and activity of caries lesions were registered. Two independent, blinded examiners evaluated the treated teeth clinically using the USPHS criteria and radiographically after 9 months. Descriptive analysis, survival curve (log-rank test) and Cox regression were performed to assess risk factors related to failure. Results: Out of the 179 teeth (92 cotton rolls group and 87 rubber dam group) evaluated at 9-month follow-up period. No lesion progression was observed radiographically. The overall treatment success rate was 85.47% (83.47% for cotton rolls and 87.35 rubber dam group). No significant difference between isolation methods was observed in the log-rank test (p = 0.16). Cox regression showed no risk factors related to failure. Conclusion: No difference was found in the survival of occlusal and occlusal-proximal restorations performed with RMGIC in deciduous molars using a rubber dam and cotton rolls isolation after a 9-month follow-up period.

Selamento de lesões cariosas proximais em molares decíduos com infiltrante resinoso: estudo clínico controlado de boca dividida / Sealing of proximal carious lesions in primary molars with resin infiltrating: controlled clinical study of split-mouth

O objetivo deste estudo clínico controlado de boca dividida foi avaliar longitudinalmente a progressão radiográfica de lesões de cárie em superfícies proximais de molares decíduos após o selamento com infiltrante resinoso em crianças de 3 a 8 anos. Foram incluídos neste estudo 16 pacientes que possuíam no mínimo duas lesões em superfície proximal de molares decíduos, com imagem radiográfica até o terço externo de dentina. As lesões foram alocadas de forma aleatória em dois grupos: teste (infiltrante resinoso) e controle (sem infiltrante). Os pacientes foram avaliados clinicamente quanto a presença de placa visível (IPV), sangramento gengival (ISG) e exame visual de cárie. Radiografias digitais interproximais foram realizadas em todos os pacientes, de ambas as lesões. Todos os pacientes receberam tratamento para a atividade de cárie que consistiu em aconselhamento dietético, instrução de higiene bucal incluindo fio dental e quatro aplicações tópicas de flúor. Ao final de 3 meses de acompanhamento os exames foram repetidos e as radiografias digitais foram comparadas utilizando a imagem original e dois filtros de tratamento de imagem a fim de observar presença ou ausência de progressão radiográfica das lesões dos grupos teste e controle. Em um total de 16 pacientes (64 radiografias digitais usando cada filtro) não foi observada diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos teste e controle (teste McNemar, p=1,00), apesar de ter sido observada uma tendência de progressão das lesões em ambos os grupos. Diferenças significativas (teste Wilcoxon, p=0,01) foram observadas entre IPV inicial (30,5 ±22,0) e final (14,0 ± 7,5) e entre ISG inicial (13,5 ±18,5) e final (2,8 ± 3,4). Não foi observada relação significante entre IPV, ISG e risco à carie com a progressão radiográfica das lesões (Teste Mann Whitney, p>0,05)...

The prevalence of proximal caries lesions in primary molars is high in many countries. This split-mouth placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the progression of early proximal caries lesions on primary molars after resin infiltration. Sixteen children aged 3 to 8 years old took part of this study. Participants had to have at least two proximal lesions radiographically extending to enamel or outer dentine. Visual examination was performed after tooth separation. Digital bitewing radiographs were taken, visual plaque (VPI) and gingival bleeding indexes (GBI) were recorded and visual examination of caries was performed (baseline assessments). Proximal lesions were randomly allocated to two groups: resin infiltration (test) and no infiltration (control). All patients received 4-week topical fluoride application, dietary counseling, toothbrushing and flossing instructions. After a 3 months follow-up period, baseline assessments of all patients were repeated and digital radiographs were taken. Original digital images and enhanced images, using two different filters, were compared aiming the observation of lesion progression in both test and control groups. Evaluation of digital radiographs of the 16 children (64 digital images for each filter) showed no statistical significant differences (McNemar test, p=1,00) when test and control groups were compared. However, a tendency of lesion progression could be observed in both groups. Significant differences (Wilcoxon t-test, p=0.01) were observed for VPI between baseline (30.5 ±22.0) and follow-up (14.0 ±7.5) and for GBI at baseline (13.5 ±18.5) and follow-up (2.8 ± 3.4). No significant relation between lesion progression and VPI, GBI and caries experience was observed (Mann Whitney Test, p>0.05)...

Hipomineralização de molar-incisivo [HMI): relato de caso e acompanhamento de tratamento restaurador / Molar incisor hypomineratization (MIH): case report and restorative tratment follow-up

Introdução: Hipomineralização molar incisivo (HMI) é a displasia do esmalte dos dentes que afeta um ou mais primeiros molares permanentes frequentemente associados aos incisivos permanentes. Pacientes com essa alteração apresentam vários problemas clínicos, que podem incluir um desgaste dentário acentuado, perda do esmalte, aumento da suscetibilidade à cárie e sensibilidade dentária. O tratamento da hipomineralização molar-incisivo dependerá da gravidade do dente afetado, abrangendo desde medidas preventivas até procedimentos restauradores complexos. Objetivos: Relatar um caso de um paciente infantil, 7 anos, gênero feminino, diagnosticada com HMI. Além, disso, descrever a abordagem terapêutica, tratamento restaurador e acompanhamento de 28 meses. Conclusão: Pacientes com hipomineralização molar-incisivo necessitam de acompanhamento longitudinal para prevenir perda de estrutura dentária e manutenção do tratamento restaurador.

Introduction: Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is defined as the enamel dysplasia that affects one or more first permanent molars and frequently permanent incisors. These patients have several oral health problems that may include increased tooth wear, loss of enamel, higher susceptibility to dental caries and tooth sensitivity. The treatment of molar incisor hypomine-ralization depends on the severity of the affected teeth, including preventive measures as well as extensive restorative procedures. Objectives: To present a case report of a patient, female, diagnosed at 7 years old with MIH and to describe restorative procedures with a 28-months follow-up period. Conclusion: MIH Patients require longitudinal follow-up to prevent loss of tooth structure and maintenance of restorative treatment.