Association between quantitative measures obtained using fluorescence‐based methods and activity status of occlusal caries lesions in primary molars

• DOI: 10.1111/ipd.12242
• Publication Date: 2016-06-20T08:20:30Z
• Authors: Tatiane Fernandes...; Alessandra Reyes; Ronilza Matos; Laura Regina Antu...; Renata Pereira de...; Mariana Minatel B...; Michele Baffi Diniz; Fausto Medeiros M...
• Keywords: Association (psychology); Quantitative assessment

Background Fluorescence‐based methods ( FBM ) can add objectiveness to diagnosis strategy for caries. Few studies, however, have focused on the evaluation of caries activity. Aim To evaluate association between quantitative measures obtained with , clinical parameters acquired from patients, detection, and assessment activity status in occlusal surfaces primary molars. Design Six hundred six teeth 113 children (4–14 years) were evaluated. The presence a biofilm, experience, number active lesions recorded. assessed using : DIAGNO dent pen (Lfpen) Quantitative light‐induced fluorescence QLF ). As reference standard, all evaluated ICDAS (International Caries Detection Assessment System) associated assessments. Multilevel regressions compared values variables related Results higher cavitated lesions. Only, ∆ F distinguished inactive LF lesions, at threshold (56.95 ± 29.60). Following regression analyses, only visible biofilm (adjusted prevalence ratio = 1.43) R 1.02) Conclusion Some are evaluation, which is similar biofilm.