A5086229315- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Dental materials and restorations
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- dental development and anomalies
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Bone and Dental Protein Studies
- Oral and Craniofacial Lesions
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Global Health Care Issues
- History of Medical Practice
- Reliability and Agreement in Measurement
- Physical Education and Gymnastics
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul
2015-2024
Universidade Católica Portuguesa
2023
Universidade de São Paulo
2011-2021
Hospital Universitário da Universidade de São Paulo
2015
Saipem (Italy)
2013
Fundação Faculdade de Odontologia
2009-2010
This in vivo study aimed to compare the performance of different methods approximal caries detection primary molars. Fifty children (aged 5–12 years) were selected, and 2 examiners evaluated 621 surfaces molars using: (a) visual inspection, (b) radiographic method (c) a pen-type laser fluorescence device (LFpen). As reference standard method, teeth separated using orthodontic rubbers during 7 days, by for presence white spots or cavitations. The area under receiver-operating characteristics...
Clinical guidelines advise that dentists take radiographs in children to detect caries lesions missed by visual inspection; however, due the current low prevalence most countries, we hypothesized adjunct methods of detection would not significantly improve primary molar comparison inspection alone. We evaluated performance inspection, alone or combination with radiographic and laser fluorescence pen (LFpen) methods, detecting occlusal approximal molars. Two examiners who had sought dental...
The aim of this umbrella review was to evaluate the longevity glass ionomer cement (GIC) as a restorative material for primary and permanent teeth. Research in literature conducted three databases (MedLine/PubMed, Web Science, Scopus). inclusion criteria were: (1) be systematic clinical trials that (2) evaluated GICs and/or teeth; exclusion not being trials; evaluating longevity/clinical performance material; (3) studies dental materials teeth with enamel alterations, root caries,...
This in vivo study aimed to evaluate the performance of 2 fluorescence-based methods detecting occlusal caries lesions primary teeth, compared with visual inspection and radiographic methods, propose a mathematic correction diagnostic parameters due imperfect reference standard method used study. Two examiners assessed surfaces 407 teeth (62 children) using (ICDAS), radiographic, DIAGNOdent pen (pen type laser fluorescence; LFpen), fluorescence camera (FC) methods. At noncavitated threshold...
The purpose of this study was to compare the performance two different models smartphone and a conventional camera with that direct clinical examination in detecting caries lesions at stages progression deciduous molars. photographic equipment consisted smartphones (iPhone Nexus 4) macro setup. First, laboratory phase study, we compared images 20 exfoliated primary teeth having stages. Then, 119 molars from fifteen children (3 6 years old) were used. All taken using previously described...
This in vivo study aimed to evaluate the performance of methods approximal caries detection primary molars and assess influence discomfort caused by these on their performance. Two examiners evaluated 76 children (4–12 years old) using visual inspection (ICDAS), radiography a laser fluorescence device (DIAGNOdent pen, LFpen). The reference standard was after temporary separation with orthodontic rubbers. Surfaces were classified as sound, noncavitated (NC) or cavitated (Cav), assessed at...
Bell's Palsy (BP) is a peripheral facial nerve disorder that causes unilateral muscle paralysis. As complementary effect to physiotherapy exercises, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) considered conservative treatment option due its positive impact on cell and tissue recovery. This study aims report successful case of LLLT in treating BP child, discussing benefits optimizing the recovery process. A 7-year-old girl, without special healthcare needs, was brought medical office with complaint...
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2012; 22: 459–466 Aim. This in vitro study aimed to test the performance fluorescence‐based methods detecting occlusal caries lesions primary molars compared conventional methods. Design. Two examiners assessed 113 sites on 77 surfaces using three fluorescence devices: DIAGNOdent (LF), pen (LFpen), and camera (VistaProof‐FC). Visual inspection (ICDAS) radiographic were also evaluated. One examiner repeated evaluations after one month. As...
Our hypothesis was that a method of caries activity evaluation based on the clinical features lesions would be less time consuming but more influenced by examiner's experience than scoring system used in association with International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS). Thus, aim this study to evaluate performance three groups examiners different levels using two methods assess status visual inspection. A cross-sectional dental office setting performed selecting 18 children, aged...
Approximal surfaces are a challenge to caries lesions control. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is simple,low-cost and promisor intervention for arresting lesions, but it has never been tested on approximal surfaces. Our aim evaluate the efficacy cost-efficacy of SDF in initial compared resin infiltration exclusively flossing (control group). second assess discomfort satisfaction regarding interventions. This randomized clinical trial, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study....
Although most clinical guidelines throughout the world indicate that clinicians take two bitewings for detecting caries lesions in primary molars of all children, evidence this recommendation is essentially based on cross-sectional studies performed laboratory settings or using convenience samples. The benefits and impact performing radiographs diagnosis treatment decision teeth, mainly considering relevant outcomes patients, have not been evaluated yet. Thus, aim randomized trial will be to...
Abstract Background This non-inferiority randomised clinical trial aimed to evaluate the survival of direct bulk fill composite resin restorations in primary molars using different methods moisture control: rubber dam isolation (RDI—local anaesthesia and dam) cotton roll (CRI—cotton saliva ejector). Secondary outcomes included baseline 2-year incremental cost, self-reported child’s pain scores patient behaviour during restorative procedure. Methods A total 174 (93 children) with dentine...
The responsiveness of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) has varied greatly across studies; hence, we hypothesized that this discrepancy could be related to complexity dental treatment received. Thus, aimed evaluate ECOHIS changes in oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL) following treatments varying preschool children.Preschool children aged 3 6 years were selected; their parents responded at baseline. again and a global transition question 30 days after treated. type...
The state of São Paulo, Brazil, where more than 94.000 dentists are currently registered, has become the epicenter COVID-19 in Latin America. aim this cross-sectional study was to evaluate impact pandemic on state. A semi-structured questionnaire sent via e-mail 93.280 with active registration Dental Council Paulo (CROSP). assessed through questions related demographic, socioeconomic, dental practice characteristics and personal protective equipment (PPE) use. Ordinal logistic regression...
Because discomfort caused by different approximal caries detection methods can influence their performance, the assessment of this is important. Thus, study aimed to evaluate reported children after use diagnostic detect lesions in primary teeth: visual inspection, bitewing radiography, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent pen - LFpen) and temporary separation with orthodontic rubbers. Seventy-six aged 4 12 years were examined using these methods. Their was assessed Wong-Baker scale compared among...
It has been speculated that the red fluorescence emitted by dental plaque could be related to its cariogenicity. To test this hypothesis, we designed crossover in situ study, with two experimental phases of 14 days each. Seventeen volunteers, wearing a palatal appliance bovine enamel blocks, were instructed drip 20% sucrose solution (experimental group) or purified water (control onto blocks eight times daily. The specimens removed after 4, 7, 10, and days, formed on was assessed using...
The aim of this study was to investigate the influence interdental spacing on performance proximal caries detection methods in primary molars. In addition, aspects related temporary tooth separation with orthodontic separators were evaluated. spaces between posterior teeth (n = 344) 76 children (4-12 years old) evaluated before and after separation. Stainless steel strips different standardized thicknesses used measure presence biological obtained rubber rings. First, lesions assessed by...
Abstract Background To evaluate the clinical course and interventions required during two years of follow-up dental surfaces deciduous molars diagnosed, consequently treated, by different strategies: diagnosis made examination alone or associated with radiographs. Methods This is a secondary analysis two-arm randomized trial parallel groups related to diagnostic strategy for caries detection in preschool children. 216 children (3–6 old) were followed-up years. All diagnosed visual inspection...
Abstract Aim To compare (a) enamel carious (EC) and dentin (DC) lesions (b) caries risk, between normal‐weight (NW) overweight/obese (OW) children/adolescents. Design In this cross‐sectional study, 91 participants aged 6‐12 years were classified according to the body mass index (BMI): NW (n = 50) OW 41). Caries experience was evaluated using International Detection Assessment System (ICDAS) with two thresholds: “EC/DC” (ICDAS 1‐3/4‐6) “DC” 4‐6). risk determined by Management Risk (CAMBRA)...
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...
In this study, we evaluated the physicochemical properties (PCP; radiopacity, flow, pH, and solubility) quality of root canal filling provided by an experimental industrialized paste (EP), with same active ingredients as those Guedes Pinto paste, compared Vitapex® paste. PCP were analyzed according to ANSI/ADA laboratory testing methods for endodontic sealing materials. To analyze capacity, 120 artificial primary teeth (60 maxillary incisors [MIs] 60 mandibulary molars [MMs]) endodontically...
Although smooth-surface caries can be subjectively assessed by visual inspection, quantitative methods would improve the monitoring of these lesions.To evaluate in vitro performance laser fluorescence devices, namely DIAGNOdent (LF) and pen (LFpen), a camera (VistaProof; FC) detection quantification primary teeth.Two examiners evaluated 99 smooth surfaces 65 extracted molars using FC, LF, LFpen. As reference standard, actual relative lesion depths were determined stereomicroscopy polarized...