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  1. Chew HP, Zakian CM, Pretty IA, Ellwood RP
    Caries Res, 2014;48(3):254-62.
    PMID: 24481141 DOI: 10.1159/000354411
    BACKGROUND: Measurement of initial enamel erosion is currently limited to in vitro methods. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) have been used clinically to study advanced erosion. Little is known about their potential on initial enamel erosion.

    OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the sensitivity of QLF and OCT in detecting initial dental erosion in vitro.

    METHODS: 12 human incisors were embedded in resin except for a window on the buccal surface. Bonding agent was applied to half of the window, creating an exposed and non-exposed area. Baseline measurements were taken with QLF, OCT and surface microhardness. Samples were immersed in orange juice for 60 min and measurements taken stepwise every 10 min. QLF was used to compare the loss of fluorescence between the two areas. The OCT system, OCS1300SS (Thorlabs Ltd.), was used to record the intensity of backscattered light of both areas. Multiple linear regression and paired t test were used to compare the change of the outcome measures.

    RESULTS: All 3 instruments demonstrated significant dose responses with the erosive challenge interval (p < 0.05) and a detection threshold of 10 min from baseline. Thereafter, surface microhardness demonstrated significant changes after every 10 min of erosion, QLF at 4 erosive intervals (20, 40, 50 and 60 min) while OCT at only 2 (50 and 60 min).

    CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that OCT and QLF were able to detect demineralization after 10 min of erosive challenge and could be used to monitor the progression of demineralization of initial enamel erosion in vitro.

  2. Masood M, Masood Y, Newton T
    Caries Res, 2012;46(6):581-8.
    PMID: 23006794 DOI: 10.1159/000342170
    The aim of this study was to examine the impact that national income and income inequality in high and low income countries have on the relationship between dental caries and sugar consumption.
  3. Shoaib L, Deery C, Ricketts DN, Nugent ZJ
    Caries Res, 2009;43(6):442-8.
    PMID: 19907175 DOI: 10.1159/000258551
    The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the validity and reproducibility of the ICDAS II (International Caries Detection and Assessment System) criteria in primary teeth. Three trained examiners independently examined 112 extracted primary molars, ranging from clinically sound to cavitated, set up in groups of 4 to mimic their anatomical positions. The most advanced caries on the occlusal and approximal surfaces was recorded. Subsequently the teeth were serially sectioned and histological validation was undertaken using the Downer and Ekstrand-Ricketts-Kidd (ERK) scoring systems. For occlusal surfaces at the D(1)/ERK(1) threshold, the mean specificity was 90.0%, with a sensitivity of 75.4%. For approximal surfaces, the specificity and sensitivity were 85.4 and 66.4%, respectively. For occlusal surfaces at ICDAS code > or =3 (ERK(3) threshold), the mean specificity and sensitivity were 87.0 and 78.1%, respectively. For approximal surfaces, the equivalent values were 90.6 and 75.3%. At the D(3) threshold for occlusal surfaces, the mean specificity and sensitivity were 92.8 and 63.1%, and for approximal surfaces 94.2 and 58.3%, respectively. Mean intraexaminer reproducibility (Cohen's kappa) ranged from 0.78 to 0.81 at the ICDAS code > or =1 cut-off and at the ICDAS code > or =3 cut-off from 0.74 to 0.76. Interexaminer reproducibility was lower, ranging from 0.68 to 0.70 at the ICDAS code > or =1 cut-off and from 0.66 to 0.73 at the ICDAS code > or =3 cut-off. In conclusion, the validity and reproducibility of the ICDAS II criteria were acceptable when applied to primary molar teeth.
  4. Asghar M, Yahya R, Yap AUJ, Azzahari AD, Omar RA
    Caries Res, 2022;56(3):149-160.
    PMID: 35871511 DOI: 10.1159/000525505
    Silver diammine fluoride (SDF) is known as a noninvasive, cost-effective, safe, and simple method of dental caries treatment. However, staining and discoloration seem inseparable with SDF and continue as a cosmetic concern. Research is ongoing to overcome these issues, for example, by using glutathione (G) or potassium iodide among others. Therefore, the study aimed to investigate the effects of incorporating different concentrations of capping agents on SDF chemistry and SDF-mediated tooth staining at different time points. Tannic acid (TA), gallic acid (GA), carboxymethyl chitosan (CM), and G at different concentrations (5, 10, and 15% w/v) were incorporated in 30% SDF. FTIR and UV-Vis spectroscopies of the prepared solutions was performed to evaluate chemical changes. Time-dependent color changes (ΔE) in bovine dentine specimens (6 × 6 × 1 ± 0.25 mm3) were measured spectrophotometrically at application/washup, 1 and 3 h, after 1, 2, 4, 7, and 14 days. Results showed suppression of FTIR peaks at 3,358 cm-1 and 1,215 cm-1 in capping agent-modified SDF indicative of a successful capping effect of the silver ions, which was corroborated by UV-Vis blueshift of ∼∆32 nm. The capping effect on SDF increased proportionally with the concentrations of TA, GA, CM, and G used. A more pronounced tooth staining reduction however was shown more in TA- and G- rather than in GA- and CM-modified SDF. At day 14, SDF showed the highest mean ΔE(50.14 ± 2.14), while 15% TA showed the lowest ΔE(30.14 ± 0.81). In conclusion, capping agent incorporation significantly reduced SDF-mediated tooth staining. This reduction in staining is more dependent on the respective capping agent functional groups than concentrations per se. The potential of capping agents to minimize tooth staining of SDF was TA>G>CM>GA.
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