Download or read book A Randomized Clinical Trial on Preventing and Arresting Dental Root Caries Using Silver Diammine Fluoride Solution in Community Dwelling Elders written by Rui Li and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "A Randomized Clinical Trial on Preventing and Arresting Dental Root Caries Using Silver Diammine Fluoride Solution in Community-dwelling Elders" by Rui, Li, 黎瑞, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Introduction: Silver diammine fluoride (SDF) has been found to be effective in preventing and in arresting dental caries in primary teeth. Clinical evidence to support its use for managing dental root caries in elders is limited. Besides, no clinical study has been conducted to reduce the staining caused by SDF on the arrested caries lesions. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of SDF in preventing and in arresting dental root caries in elders and to assess the effects of applying potassium iodide (KI) after SDF application on the color of arrested root caries lesions. Methods: This study was conducted among community-dwelling elders in Hong Kong. Elders who had at least 5 teeth with exposed root surfaces were randomly allocated into three intervention groups as follows: Group 1 - received oral hygiene instruction (OHI) and soda water (placebo control); Group 2 - received OHI and annual application of SDF solution; and Group 3 - received OHI and annual application of SDF solution followed immediately by KI solution. Status of the dental root surfaces was assessed clinically every 6 months by the same independent examiner. Color of the arrested root caries lesion was assessed using PANTONE color sheets. Results: A total of 323 elders (mean age=72.1) with 13499 sound exposed root surfaces were examined at baseline. Among them, 257 (79.6%) were followed for 30 months. The mean numbers of dental root surface with new caries found at the 30-month examination in Groups 1, 2, and 3 were 1.1, 0.4, and 0.6 respectively (ANOVA, pAmong the 323 elders, 83 elders with 157 root surfaces with active caries lesion were found at baseline. After 30 months, 67 (80.7%) elders with 100 (63.7%) root caries lesions were reviewed. The arrest rates of root caries at the 30-month examination were 45%, 90%, and 93% in Groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively (χ DEGREES2 test, PIn addition, the distributions of arrested carious lesions by color were not significantly different between the SDF and SDF/KI groups (Fisher's exact test, P>0.05). Conclusions: Annual topical application of either SDF solution or SDF/KI solution is effective in preventing and in arresting dental root caries among community-dwelling elders. The application of KI solution does not affect the effectiveness of SDF solution and also does not reduce the black staining caused by SDF solution. Subjects: Dental caries - Treatment Fluorides - Therapeutic use Dental caries - Prevention

Download or read book A Randomized Clinical Trial on Preventing and Arresting Dental Root Caries Using Silver Diammine Fluoride Solution in Community Dwelling Elders written by Rui Li and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Advanced Dental Biomaterials written by Zohaib Khurshid and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-24 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Dental Biomaterials is an invaluable reference for researchers and clinicians within the biomedical industry and academia. The book can be used by both an experienced researcher/clinician learning about other biomaterials or applications that may be applicable to their current research or as a guide for a new entrant into the field who needs to gain an understanding of the primary challenges, opportunities, most relevant biomaterials, and key applications in dentistry. - Provides a comprehensive review of the materials science, engineering principles and recent advances in dental biomaterials - Reviews the fundamentals of dental biomaterials and examines advanced materials' applications for tissues regeneration and clinical dentistry - Written by an international collaborative team of materials scientists, biomedical engineers, oral biologists and dental clinicians in order to provide a balanced perspective on the field

Download or read book Root Caries From Prevalence to Therapy written by M. Rocha de Olivera Carrilho and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Case reports and clinical trials conducted in various countries show, more and more frequently, a positive correlation between the presence of original teeth and prevalence of root caries in older age. Because this is a global trend, it is likely that the predicted increase in the worldwide elderly population may soon cause a significant increase in the number of people requiring effective means of preventing and treating root surface caries. In response to this development, a team of outstanding contributors has reviewed the most important aspects of root caries. This new volume presents their findings along with discussions of how to deal with this health issue that progressively affects the oral health balance. The chapters in this book are divided in four core parts: Epidemiology, Biological Determinants, Lesion Assessment and Features and Preventive and Operative Therapies. The collection of state-of-the-art articles provides a broad overview and will serve as a reference for clinicians as well as scientists and, hopefully, will encourage new research.

Download or read book Sturdevant s Art Science of Operative Dentistry E Book written by V Gopikrishna and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Reader friendly: Adapted keeping in mind the curriculum of the final year undergraduate student with exam and clinical oriented Clinical Notes boxes. The text is streamlined for improved readability - Full Color Design: Incorporates more than 500 illustrations including color photos and around 100 tables and boxes to better show techniques and detail - Added Chapters: Six new chapters on ... have been included in this edition - Online Chs : The website features three online chapters for additional study

Download or read book Caries Excavation Evolution of Treating Cavitated Carious Lesions written by F. Schwendicke and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Currently there is no reason, in most cases of cavitated caries lesions, to remove affected tissue. This book presents evidence-based research on the topic and provides assessments of diagnostic devices. It offers new insights into how a dentine carious cavity can be managed by either tissue removal or restoration. Methods for preserving dental tissue are presented and ample evidence highlights the need to seal with a quality restorative material. An update on how to conduct a randomized clinical trial is followed by a chapter on agreed upon terminology for supporting improved communication among oral health professionals around the world. This is a must-read for general practitioners, restorative specialists, dental students, and oral hygienists/therapists.

Download or read book Pediatric Restorative Dentistry written by Soraya Coelho Leal and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes and discusses the different restorative options for managing carious lesions in children with primary and mixed dentition. The aim is to provide practitioners with thorough, up-to-date information that will improve their clinical practice. The opening chapters present a comprehensive overview regarding diagnosis of carious lesions, risk assessment, child behavior and development, and behavioral management. The importance of oral health promotion and prevention in controlling lesion progression and maintaining oral health is reviewed. The impact of various factors on clinician decision making is then explained in detail, examples including the type of dentition (primary versus permanent), the clinical and radiographic aspect of the dentine carious lesion (noncavitated or cavitated), and whether the lesion is associated with a developmental defect. Guidance is provided on selection of nonoperative versus operative interventions, and the restorative materials most frequently used in pediatric dentistry are fully described, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. Readers will also find an informative series of cases, with explanation of the choices in terms of materials and approach.

Download or read book The Dental Pulp written by Michel Goldberg and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-07-30 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a detailed update on our knowledge of dental pulp and regenerative approaches to therapy. It is divided into three parts. The pulp components are first described, covering pulp cells, extracellular matrix, vascularization and innervation as well as pulp development and aging. The second part is devoted to pulp pathology and includes descriptions of the differences between reactionary and reparative dentin, the genetic alterations leading to dentinogenesis imperfecta and dentin dysplasia, the pulp reaction to dental materials, adverse impacts of bisphenol A and the effects of fluorosis, dioxin and other toxic agents. The final part of the book focuses on pulp repair and regeneration. It includes descriptions of various in vitro and in vivo (animal) experimental approaches, definition of the pulp stem cells with special focus on the stem cell niches, discussion of the regeneration of a living pulp and information on new strategies that induce pulp mineralization.

Download or read book Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride Solution in Arresting Early Childhood Caries written by Ho-Tak Marcus Fung and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride Solution in Arresting Early Childhood Caries" by Ho-tak, Marcus, Fung, 馮浩德, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Early childhood caries (ECC) is the most prevalent oral disease of children worldwide. Epidemiological studies reported that most of the ECC are left untreated. While young children may not be co-operative enough for conventional restorative treatments, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can be topically applied on tooth surfaces as a cariostatic agent. Previous clinical trials have confirmed that annual application of 38% SDF is effective in arresting dentin caries in preschool children. However, information about the effectiveness of SDF with different combinations of concentration and frequency is still lacking. This information is important for the optimal application of SDF in the future public health programs for caries control. This prospective randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate and compare the effectiveness of 12% and 38% SDF when applied annually or biannually in arresting dentin caries of primary teeth of preschool children for 30 months. The two null hypotheses tested were firstly, there is no difference in effectiveness when SDF is applied at 12% or 38% in arresting dentin caries of preschool children; and secondly, there is no difference in effectiveness when SDF is applied annually or biannually in arresting dentin caries of preschool children. A total of 888 healthy and cooperative K1 children aged 3-4 years with at least one dentin caries surface were recruited and randomized into four treatment groups: Group 1 received annual applications of 12% SDF, Group 2 received biannual applications of 12% SDF, Group 3 received annual applications of 38% SDF, and Group 4 received biannual applications of 38% SDF. Group 3 was assigned as the positive control group. Primary outcome was soft dentin caries surface at baseline that became arrested at the follow-up examinations. Clinical examinations were conducted at the kindergartens every 6 months by the same trained examiner. Parental questionnaires were used to collect the children's demographic information, oral hygiene related habits, parental satisfaction with children's dental appearance and dental health at baseline, 18- and 30-month examinations. Adverse effects after treatments including increment of non-vital teeth, complaint about tooth or gingival discomfort, gingival discoloration, and black staining over arrested surfaces were also recorded. A total of 798 children with 3,268 caries surfaces were examined at 30-month follow-up. The dropout rates of the four groups were similar. The respective proportions of arrested surfaces in Group 1 to Group 4 were 48.7%, 54.0%, 60.6%, and 66.9%, respectively (p To conclude, SDF is more effective in arresting dentin caries in primary teeth of preschool children at 38% than 12%, and when applied biannually than annually. Clinical significant improvement in effectiveness can be achieved by increasing its concentration. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5435643 Subjects: Denta

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Download or read book Silver Diamine Fluoride written by Karthika D and published by Clever Fox Publishing. This book was released on with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dental caries specifically ECC, remains a remarkable issue in certain parts of society, particularly those with low socioeconomic status and with scarce health care services. Techniques that promote less discomfort, such as the application of silver diamine fluoride, should be preferred and considered. Treatment of the disease is needed as children with an active caries lesion in their primary dentition can also present with caries lesions in their permanent dentition. By arresting and preventing the progression of caries, SDF offers an intervening care path for young children for whom traditional restorative treatment is not instantly available nor unacceptable by the children. This book on SDF highlights the properties of SDF and clinical recommendations on its use, safety for clinicians, the pros and cons of SDF solution in the clinical use of young children.

Download or read book Evidence Based Caries Prevention written by Ece Eden and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-29 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to define the etiological factors in dental caries and to guide the clinician towards methods of caries prevention that are evidence based. The coverage includes discussion of the active role of the biofilm and the oral environment and emphasizes the multifactorial etiology of dental caries. The opening chapters describe the early detection and diagnosis of dental caries, highlight the value of caries risk assessment to the patient, and explain the dynamic process of the demineralization–remineralization cycle. Information is presented on the action of fluoride, and the evidence relating to the use and effectiveness of remineralization agents and biomimetic materials is reviewed. Additionally, the effects of antimicrobials such as chlorhexidine and ozone are summarized. Further chapters focus on dietary counseling (with information on sweeteners and probiotics), the effectiveness of sealants in caries prevention, and resin infiltration. The philosophy of prophylaxis and ways to improve patient compliance and achieve proper mechanical plaque removal are discussed. The book is concluded with a chapter discussing preventive actions in representative cases.

Download or read book Early Childhood Oral Health written by Joel H. Berg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-10-26 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dental caries has been called a “silent epidemic” and is the most prevalent chronic disease affecting children. Though much has been written on the science and practice of managing this disease, publications are diverse in their loci, preventing easy access to the reader. Early Childhood Oral Health coalesces all the important information related to this topic in a comprehensive reference for students, academics, and practitioners. This second edition expands the scope of the first and puts an additional focus on interprofessional and global efforts that are necessary to manage the growing disease crisis and screening and risk assessment efforts that have expanded with the boom of new technologies. With updated references and incorporating the latest research, chapters address the biology and epidemiology of caries, the clinical management of early childhood caries, risk assessment, and early diagnosis. Other topics include public health approaches to managing caries worldwide, implementation of new caries prevention programs, fluoride regimens, and community programs, and family oral health education. Brand new are four chapters on the medical management of early childhood caries, considerations for children with special needs, interprofessional education and practice, and how the newest policy issues and the Affordable Care Act affect dental care. A must-read for pediatric dentists, cariologists, public health dentists, and students in these fields, Early Childhood Oral Health is also relevant for pediatricians and pediatric nursing specialists worldwide.

Download or read book Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Sodium Fluoride Varnish in Arresting Dentine Caries written by Chun-Hung Chu and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Sodium Fluoride Varnish in Arresting Dentine Caries" by Chun-hung, Chu, 朱振雄, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of thesis entitled Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride and sodium fluoride varnish in arresting dentine caries submitted by Chu Chun Hung for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong in May 2004 Introduction: Caries prevalence in young children in China is high and most of the decayed teeth are left untreated. Conventional dental treatments are either not available or are unaffordable in many rural areas. Innovative approaches are needed to improve this situation. Aim: This prospective clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of topical fluoride applications in arresting dentine caries. The first null hypothesis to be tested was that there were no differences in the effectiveness of applying a 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution (44,800 ppm F), a 5% sodium fluoride (NaF) varnish (22,600 ppm F) and water in arresting dentine caries. The second null hypothesis was that caries removal prior to fluoride application had no impact on its effectiveness in arresting dentine caries. Methods: A total of 375 Chinese kindergarten children, aged 3-5 years with carious upper anterior teeth were divided into five groups. Children in the first and second groups received annual applications of SDF. NaF was applied every three months onto the lesions of children in the third and fourth groups. For children in the first and third groups, soft carious tissues were removed with hand instruments prior to fluoride application at the baseline examination. The fifth group of children received annual applications of water. Follow-up examinations were performed every six months. The children's parents completed a questionnaire to assess parental satisfaction with the appearance of the upper anterior teeth of their child before treatment and again at 24 months after treatment. Results: A total of 308 children were followed for 30 months. The respective mean numbers of arrested caries tooth surfaces in the five groups of children were 2.5, 2.8, 1.5, 1.5 and 1.3 (pDOI: 10.5353/th_b3016250 Subjects: Dental caries - Prevention Dental caries in children Fluorides - Therapeutic use Sodium fluoride - Therapeutic use

Download or read book Dental Composite Materials for Direct Restorations written by Vesna Miletic and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-25 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers both basic scientific and clinically relevant aspects of dental composite materials with a view to meeting the needs of researchers and practitioners. Following an introduction on their development, the composition of contemporary composites is analyzed. A chapter on polymerization explains the setting reactions and light sources available for light-cured composites. The quality of monomer-to-polymer conversion is a key factor for material properties. Polymerization shrinkage along with the associated stress remains among the most challenging issues regarding composite restorations. A new classification of dental composites is proposed to offer more clinically relevant ways of differentiating between commercially available materials. A review of specific types of composites provides an insight into their key issues. The potential biological issues of dental composites are reviewed in chapters on elution of leachable substances and cariogenicity of resin monomers. Clinical sections focus on material placement, finishing procedures, and the esthetics and clinical longevity of composite restorations. Bonding to tooth tissues is addressed in a separate chapter, as is the efficiency of various composite repair methods. The final chapter discusses future perspectives on dental composite materials.

Download or read book SMART Oral Health written by Steven R Duffin and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively evaluates the Medical Management of Caries using silver, fluoride, and glass ionomer compounds. The topics discussed involve history, scientific research, case reports, large scale clinical trials and community health programs throughout the world. Additional topics include economics of healthcare delivery, social determinants of disease, policy recommendations and future implications for the implementation of the Medical Management of Caries. Contributing to this book are 32 authors who comprise some of the most well known researchers and clinicians around the world.This material will be useful for school curriculum's, clinicians looking to learn new methodologies and public health professionals developing community health programs domestically and internationally. Implications to public health policy include reduced cost, increased access and improved quality of care.

Download or read book Biofunctional Textiles and the Skin written by Uta-Christina Hipler and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years the development of new technologies has permitted the production of 'functional' or 'smart' textiles. These fabrics are capable of sensing changes in environmental conditions or body functions and are adequately responding to them. They are able to absorb substances from the skin or to release therapeutic or cosmetic compounds. For instance, they can be used in underwear with an integrated cardio-online system or as textiles with carrier molecules. The focal point of interest in biofunctional textiles lies currently on the use of textiles supporting therapy and prevention in dermatology. This volume collects information about new trends in the interaction between textiles and the skin, particularly the development of antimicrobial finished textiles. It presents a selection of papers which will contribute to further consolidate the dialogue between dermatologists, allergologists, biomaterial scientists and textile engineers.