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View article: Indicación de radiografías interproximales en adolescentes: una revisión sistemática de guías clínicas.
Indicación de radiografías interproximales en adolescentes: una revisión sistemática de guías clínicas. Open
OBJECTIVES: to identify and to analyse current guidelines/directives on the use of bitewing radiograph among adolescents, evaluating the evidence supporting the parameters used for its indication and for the determination of the time inter…
View article: Presentation of a new multifunctional oral cavity simulator: the “MOCS”
Presentation of a new multifunctional oral cavity simulator: the “MOCS” Open
This article describes a new multifunctional oral cavity simulator (MOCS) that allows, with little technical support and easy handling, the laboratory development of dental hard tissue lesions under clinically similar conditions. The MOCS …
View article: The Core Curriculum in Cariology: Fiction or Reality? Challenges about Implementation
The Core Curriculum in Cariology: Fiction or Reality? Challenges about Implementation Open
Introduction: The Core Curriculum in Cariology (CCC) was developed by ORCA and ADEE in 2010. This article summarizes challenges for the implementation of the CCC at university/country level identified at the “Education Platform” of the ORC…
View article: Biofilm dysbiosis and caries activity: a surface or an individual issue?
Biofilm dysbiosis and caries activity: a surface or an individual issue? Open
Metatranscriptome data from subjects with caries activity have shown that biofilms from sound, arrested, and active lesions are similar in composition and function.
View article: Association between toothbrushing frequency and dental caries and tooth loss in adolescents: a cohort study
Association between toothbrushing frequency and dental caries and tooth loss in adolescents: a cohort study Open
This cohort study assessed the association between toothbrushing frequency and the increment of dental caries and tooth loss in a population-based sample of southern Brazilian adolescents, to investigate whether there is any additional ben…
View article: Cost-effectiveness of selective caries removal versus stepwise excavation for deep caries lesions
Cost-effectiveness of selective caries removal versus stepwise excavation for deep caries lesions Open
A multicenter, randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of two treatments for deep caries lesions in permanent molars - selective caries removal (SCR) to soft dentin with restoration in a single visit, and stepwise …
View article: J Clin Exp Dent
J Clin Exp Dent Open
This population-based study found a significant association between over-weight/obesity at age 12 and early tooth eruption at ages 12 and 14-15 among schoolchil-dren from southern Brazil. Key words:Tooth eruption, Obesity, Permanent teeth,…
View article: The effect of coconut sugar on cariogenic traits in streptococcus mutans
The effect of coconut sugar on cariogenic traits in streptococcus mutans Open
Aim: The consumption of foods rich in sugar is linked to several non-communicable diseases, including dental caries. Coconut sugar has systemic benefits due to its lower glycemic indexes (GI) than other table sugars. However, there is curr…
View article: Loss of dental tissue after restoration or sealing of occlusal carious lesions: 3-4-year results of randomized clinical trials
Loss of dental tissue after restoration or sealing of occlusal carious lesions: 3-4-year results of randomized clinical trials Open
Sealing of carious lesions resulted in greater preservation of dental tissue.
View article: Supplementary Material for: Streptococcus mutans gene expression and functional profile in root caries: an RNA-seq study
Supplementary Material for: Streptococcus mutans gene expression and functional profile in root caries: an RNA-seq study Open
The literature is still scarce on studies describing S. mutans global gene expression under clinical conditions such as those found on complex biofilms from sound root surfaces (SRS) and carious root surfaces (RC). This study aimed to inve…
View article: Prevalence and risk indicators for underlying dentin shadows among 12-year-old southern Brazilian schoolchildren
Prevalence and risk indicators for underlying dentin shadows among 12-year-old southern Brazilian schoolchildren Open
This study aimed to assess the prevalence, extent, and associated factors of underlying dentin shadows (UDS) in the occlusal surfaces of permanent posterior teeth among 12-year-old schoolchildren from southern Brazil. A population-based cr…
View article: Efeito de um programa de higiene oral sobre gengivite em escolares
Efeito de um programa de higiene oral sobre gengivite em escolares Open
An attempt was made to assess the effect of a prophylaxís programme on gingivitis in schoolchildren. A total oÍ 182 children, aged 8 - l0 years and attending an elementary school in Porto Alegre, participated. Ninetyone of the 182 children…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Functional Active Microbiome in Supragingival Biofilms in Health and Caries
Supplementary Material for: Functional Active Microbiome in Supragingival Biofilms in Health and Caries Open
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View article: Association between fixed orthodontic treatment and dental caries: a 1-year longitudinal study
Association between fixed orthodontic treatment and dental caries: a 1-year longitudinal study Open
This longitudinal study aimed to assess the association between the use of fixed orthodontic appliances and the incidence/increment of active caries lesions in adolescents and young adults over a one-year period. A total of 135 10-30-year-…
View article: Prevalence and risk indicators for underlying dentin shadows among 12-year-old southern Brazilian schoolchildren
Prevalence and risk indicators for underlying dentin shadows among 12-year-old southern Brazilian schoolchildren Open
This study aimed to assess the prevalence, extent, and associated factors of underlying dentin shadows (UDS) in the occlusal surfaces of permanent posterior teeth among 12-year-old schoolchildren from southern Brazil. A population-based cr…
View article: Availability and stability of soluble fluoride content in commercial fluoride dentifrices available in Uruguay
Availability and stability of soluble fluoride content in commercial fluoride dentifrices available in Uruguay Open
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the availability and stability of soluble fluoride fraction in commercial fluoride toothpastes available in Uruguay. Methods Fourteen fluoride toothpastes from four different manufacturers we…
View article: Functionally Active Microbiome in Supragingival Biofilms in Health and Caries
Functionally Active Microbiome in Supragingival Biofilms in Health and Caries Open
The oral microbiome is unique at inter and intra-individual levels at various sites due to physical and biological factors. This study aimed to compare the bacterial composition of supragingival biofilms collected from enamel sites with di…
View article: Association between fixed orthodontic treatment and dental caries: a 1-year longitudinal study
Association between fixed orthodontic treatment and dental caries: a 1-year longitudinal study Open
This longitudinal study aimed to assess the association between the use of fixed orthodontic appliances and the incidence/increment of active caries lesions in adolescents and young adults over a one-year period. A total of 135 10-30-year-…
View article: Bacterial analysis of biofilms from tooth root surfaces presenting different caries activity
Bacterial analysis of biofilms from tooth root surfaces presenting different caries activity Open
This study evaluated the numbers and determined the proportion of mutans streptococci and Lactobacillus spp., which are possible relevant cariogenic organisms, in biofilms recovered from lesions at root surfaces with active caries lesions …
View article: Indirect pulp protection after selective caries removal: a preliminary 6 months randomised controlled trial
Indirect pulp protection after selective caries removal: a preliminary 6 months randomised controlled trial Open
This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of using indirect pulp protection with calcium hydroxide liner or universal adhesive over a period of 6 months in deep caries on permanent teeth after selective removal …
View article: The role of Candida albicans in root caries biofilms: an RNA-seq analysis
The role of Candida albicans in root caries biofilms: an RNA-seq analysis Open
Objective This study sought to analyze the gene expression of Candida albicans in sound root surface and root caries lesions, exploring its role in root caries pathogenesis. Methodology The differential gene expression of C. albicans and t…
View article: Radiographic Yield for Clinical Caries Diagnosis in Young Adults: Indicators for Radiographic Examination
Radiographic Yield for Clinical Caries Diagnosis in Young Adults: Indicators for Radiographic Examination Open
This prospective cohort study investigated the distribution pattern of carious lesions diagnosed by visual tactile and radiographic examinations, assessed the radiographic yield for clinical caries diagnosis, and estimated how accurately c…
View article: The role of Candida albicans in root caries biofilms: an RNA-seq analysis
The role of Candida albicans in root caries biofilms: an RNA-seq analysis Open
Objective This study sought to analyze the gene expression of Candida albicans in sound root surface and root caries lesions, exploring its role in root caries pathogenesis. Methodology The differential gene expression of C. albicans and t…
View article: Can We Diagnose a Patient’s Caries Activity Based on Lesion Activity Assessment? Findings from a Cohort Study
Can We Diagnose a Patient’s Caries Activity Based on Lesion Activity Assessment? Findings from a Cohort Study Open
This cohort study evaluated the fate of sound surfaces and inactive non-cavitated (INC) and active non-cavitated (ANC) caries lesions in a population-based sample of South Brazilian adolescents, in answer to the question: “Is lesion activi…
View article: Availability and stability of soluble fluoride content in commercial fluoride dentifrices available in Uruguay
Availability and stability of soluble fluoride content in commercial fluoride dentifrices available in Uruguay Open
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the availability and stability of soluble fluoride fraction in commercial fluoride toothpastes available in Uruguay. Methods Fourteen fluoride toothpastes from four different manufacturers we…
View article: Terminology of Dental Caries and Dental Caries Management: Consensus Report of a Workshop Organized by ORCA and Cariology Research Group of IADR
Terminology of Dental Caries and Dental Caries Management: Consensus Report of a Workshop Organized by ORCA and Cariology Research Group of IADR Open
A 2-day workshop of ORCA and the IADR Cariology Research Group was organized to discuss and reach consensus on definitions of the most commonly used terms in cariology. The aims were to identify and to select the most commonly used terms o…
View article: Obesity and dental caries among South Brazilian schoolchildren: a 2.5-year longitudinal study
Obesity and dental caries among South Brazilian schoolchildren: a 2.5-year longitudinal study Open
The aim of this study was to assess the association between weight status and ΔDMFS among 12-year-old schoolchildren from South Brazil. A total of 801 12-year-old schoolchildren were followed-up for 2.5 ± 0.3 years. Data collection include…
View article: Obesity and dental caries among South Brazilian schoolchildren: a 2.5-year longitudinal study
Obesity and dental caries among South Brazilian schoolchildren: a 2.5-year longitudinal study Open
The aim of this study was to assess the association between weight status and ΔDMFS among 12-year-old schoolchildren from South Brazil. A total of 801 12-year-old schoolchildren were followed-up for 2.5 ± 0.3 years. Data collection include…
View article: Occurrence and predictors of gingivitis and supragingival calculus in a population of Brazilian adults
Occurrence and predictors of gingivitis and supragingival calculus in a population of Brazilian adults Open
The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of gingivitis and calculus and their predictors in a population of adults in Brazil. A representative sample of 758 adults from 35 to 59 years of age from Porto Alegre city was examined…