Comparison Between Radiographs, White and Fluorescent Images in the Diagnosis and Treatment Decisions for Occlusal Caries: An Ex Vivo Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the agreement of images in white light (WL), fluorescence (FL), and digital radiographs (DR), on the diagnosis and treatment decisions for occlusal caries lesions against a micro-CT gold standard. Material and Methods: Ten extracted third molars, with enamel and/or dentin caries (ICDAS 2-4), were included. Occlusal surface images were acquired with an intraoral camera (SoproLife®) in WL and FL modes. DR was obtained using an intraoral X-ray and a semi-direct digital system. A total of 780 images were needed, organized in a template, to be later examined by twenty-six dentists invited to compose the study. The Generalized Estimation Equations model was used to compare the proportions of the correct answers between the three methods and the gold standard. When significant, Bonferroni post-hoc test was used to identify differences (α=5%). Results: Most of the examiners were specialists (76.9%) with 14.5 years of experience. All diagnostic methods were similar and showed low agreement (DR 12.7%, WL 16.5%, and FL 16.5%) compared with gold standard caries diagnostic scores. Regarding treatment decisions, mean agreement for all diagnostic methods was higher (43.2%; p<0.001), and among all methods, WL (48.1%) and FL (51.2%) modes performed better than DR (30.4%, p<0.001). Conclusion: SoproLife® images could help clinicians to propose rational, minimally invasive treatments for occlusal caries lesions.

Diagnóstico e decisões de tratamento para cárie induzido por luz: aplicação de uma câmera intraoral com fluorescência / Diagnosis and treatment decisions for light-induced caries: application of an intraoral fluorescence camera

Objetivou-se verificar se 1) o diagnóstico por fluorescência (DF) e o exame visual (EV), são igualmente eficazes em detectar lesões de mancha branca (MB); 2) verificar se imagens obtidas por uma câmera intraoral, no modo luz branca (LB) ou fluorescente (LF) são comparáveis à radiografia digital (RD) no diagnóstico e no auxílio às decisões de tratamento para cárie oclusal e 3) verificar se a câmera intraoral, no modo LF, comporta-se com precisão, ao definir se a remoção químico-mecânica (RQM) de dentina cariada com gel de papaína estabelece um adequado limite para o preparo. Neste contexto, três estudos foram propostos. O primeiro estudo contou com uma revisão sistemática da literatura, a fim de verificar se o DF e o EV, são comparáveis em detectar lesões de MB relacionada a ortodontia fixa. Cinco estudos foram incluídos nesta revisão. O diagnóstico de MB relacionada a ortodontia fixa, realizado por fluorescência, foi satisfatório em relação ao EV, porém com baixa qualidade das evidências. O segundo estudo contou com uma pesquisa ex vivo, com 10 molares permanentes e 26 dentistas avaliadores, e propôs verificar se imagens obtidas pela câmera intraoral SoproLife®, no modo LB e LF, e as RD, são comparáveis no diagnóstico e decisões de tratamento de cárie oclusal, comparado a um padrão-ouro em microtomografia computadorizada (micro-CT). Para o diagnóstico de cárie, não foi encontrada diferença entre os três métodos (p=0,415), com uma concordância geral baixa (média de 15,3%), enquanto para as decisões de tratamento, o percentual de acertos entre os três métodos foi maior para a LB (48,1%) e LF (51,2%) em relação a RD (30,4%) (p<0,001). O terceiro estudo foi realizado ex vivo, a fim de verificar se a câmera intraoral SoproLife®, no modo LF, comporta-se com precisão, ao definir se a RQM de dentina cariada pelo gel é suficiente comparado a um padrão-ouro em micro-CT. A efetividade de dois géis de papaína na remoção de cárie em dentina também foi estudada. Após o escaneamento inicial, 20 molares permanentes foram pareados e divididos em grupos, (G1) Papacárie Duo® e (G2) Brix3000®. O limiar para a detecção de tecido cariado de <1,11 g/cm3, foi utilizado. A eficácia da RQM foi menor para o Papacárie Duo® comparado ao Brix3000® (p<0,05). Ambos os grupos apresentaram falsos positivos quando a câmera intraoral SoproLife® considerou tecido cariado presente. Deste modo, conclui-se que: 1) O diagnóstico de MB relacionada a ortodontia fixa por DF, mostrou-se satisfatório em relação ao EV; 2) Imagens em LB, LF e RD, foram eficazes nas decisões de tratamento de cárie oclusal; 3) a câmera intraoral SoproLife® não definiu apropriadamente se a RQM pelo gel foi suficiente; 4) a utilização dos géis de papaína resultou em remoção de tecido cariado conservativa, preservando tecido dental sadio. (AU)

The aim was to verify if 1) fluorescence diagnosis (FD) and visual examination (VE) are equally effective in detecting white spot (WS) lesions; 2) to verify whether images transmitted by an intraoral camera in white light (WL) mode or fluorescent (FL) are comparable to digital radiography (DR) in diagnosing and aiding treatment decisions for occlusal caries and 3) verify whether the intraoral camera, in FL mode, behaves accurately, when defining whether chemical-mechanical removal (CMR) of carious dentin with papain gel results in appropriate threshold for cavity preparation. In this context, three studies were proposed. The first study was a systematic review of the literature, in order to verify if FD and VE are comparable in detecting WS lesions related to fixed orthodontics. Five studies were included in this review. The diagnosis of WS, performed by fluorescence, was satisfactory in relation to VE, but with very low quality of evidence. The second study included an ex vivo survey, with 10 permanent molars and 26 examiners, and verified whether images obtained by the SoproLife® intraoral camera, in WL and FL mode, and the DR, are comparable in the diagnosis and treatment decisions of occlusal caries compared to a gold standard in micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). For caries diagnosis, no difference was found between the three methods (p=0.415), with a low overall agreement (mean of 15.3%), while for treatment decisions, the percentage of correct answers between the three methods was higher for WL (48.1%) and FL (51.2%) compared to DR (30.4%) (p<0.001). The third study was performed ex vivo, in order to verify whether SoproLife® intraoral camera, in FL mode, behaves accurately, when defining whether the CMR of carious dentin is sufficient compared to a gold standard in micro-CT. The effectiveness of two papain gels in removing caries in dentin was also studied. After the initial scan, 20 permanent molars were paired and divided into groups, (G1) Papacárie Duo® and (G2) Brix3000®. A threshold for carious tissue (<1.11 g/cm3) was used. The effectiveness of CMR was lower for Papacárie Duo® compared to Brix3000® (p<0.05). Both groups showed false positives when SoproLife® intraoral camera evaluated carious tissue present. Thus, it is concluded that: 1) The diagnosis of WS related to fixed orthodontics due to FD, was satisfactory in relation to VE; 2) WL, FL and DR images were effective in defining occlusal caries treatment decisions and 3) SoproLife® intraoral camera did not properly define whether CMR sufficient and 4) the use of papain gels resulted in conservative removal of carious tissue, preserving sound dental tissue. (AU)

Aesthetic perception, acceptability and satisfaction in the treatment of caries lesions with silver diamine fluoride: A scoping review.

BACKGROUND: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) causes dental black staining after its application. AIM: Evaluate the aesthetic perception, acceptability, and/or satisfaction of patients, parents, and professionals to the treatment of caries lesions with SDF through a scoping review. DESIGN: A search was performed in seven databases and two key journals with no language or date restrictions. Studies that evaluated the aesthetic perception, satisfaction, and/or acceptability of patients, parents, and professionals to the treatment of carious lesions with SDF were considered eligible. RESULTS: From a total of 1177 articles, 10 studies were full text assessed for eligibility, with nine included in this scoping review. In general, the studies varied by population, study design, and methodologic evaluation. The type of tooth (anterior or posterior), family income, parental schooling, ethnicity, and need for advanced behaviour control methods were factors that influenced the results. The acceptability level increased as the child required more advanced methods of behaviour guidance. In general, the pigmentation caused by SDF did not interfere with the parents' acceptability of the treatment; however, professionals believe that this could have influence. Regarding satisfaction, pigmentation did not influence parental satisfaction. CONCLUSION: Parents were satisfied with and found SDF acceptable, whereas professionals did not.

Management of a Permanent Maxillary Lateral Incisor with Vital Pulp and Necrotic Dens Invaginatus Type III.

This is a case report on the management of a vital lateral incisor with a radiolucent cervical area associated with the presence of necrotic pulp due to a dens invaginatus (DI) type III. A nine-year-old boy presented to a university pediatric dental clinic with dental trauma. The examination showed poor oral hygiene, an uncomplicated fracture in the permanent maxillary left central incisor, and a fistula near the permanent maxillary right lateral incisor. A radiograph showed that the right lateral incisor had incomplete root development and a type III DI. Although sensitive to thermal pulp testing, tracing of the fistula indicated that the radiolucent area was associated with the DI, extending laterally to the periodontal ligament. Endodontic treatment was performed only in the invagination, keeping the root canal of the lateral incisor vital. After two years of follow-up, complete root formation and injury repair associated with invagination were observed.

Estudo comparativo dos efeitos de selantes hemostáticos no reparo ósseo de tíbia de ratos / Comparative study of the effects of hemostatic sealants in the repair of rat tibias

Objetivo: Verificar por meio de análise histológica os efeitos de agentes hemostáticos na reparação óssea, colocados em defeitos ósseos nas tíbias direita e esquerda de ratos jovens. Métodos: Foram utilizados 32 ratos machos (Holtzman). Após assepsia e anestesia, foi realizada incisão de 1cm em cada perna, expondo a região anterior da tíbia. Utilizando um micromotor e broca esférica, foram preparadas cavidades, expondo a medula óssea, as quais foram irrigadas com ácido épsilon-aminocapróico (EACA) ou preenchidas com gelatina absorvível Gelfoam. Nos períodos de sete, 14, 30, 45 dias, os animais foram sacrificados segundo o protocolo bioético, as tíbias removidas e fixadas em formol a 10% para inclusão em parafina e análise em microscopia de luz. Resultados: A análise dos cortes histológicos demonstrou que em todos os grupos (controle e tratados) os fenômenos biológicos da reparação óssea estiveram presentes, com diferença apenas na cronologia. As reações da reparação óssea confirmaram a biocompatibilidade dos materiais; o grupo tratado com Gelfoam apresentou discreta aceleração no processo de reparação tecidual em relação aos demais grupos, principalmente nos períodos de 14, 30 e 45 dias pós-cirurgia. O Gelfoam foi totalmente reabsorvido; a remoção dos agentes hemostáticos das lojas cirúrgicas acelera o processo de reparação tecidual. Conclusão: Em todos os grupos experimentais, a seqüência de fenômenos biológicos que compõem a reparação óssea esteve presente, havendo diferença na cronologia. As reações apresentadas no reparo ósseo confirmaram a biocompatibilidade dos materiais. A remoção total dos agentes hemostáticos nas lojas cirúrgicas acelera o processo de reparação tecidual...