Conservative approach for molar-incisor hypomineralization: a case report and 7-year follow-up.

Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) can result in minor injuries or major structural loss, especially in incisors and molars. Patients with MIH seek dental treatment early, usually in childhood. Choosing the best treatment option during this stage can be a challenge.

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

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 the association between quantitative measures obtained with FBM, clinical parameters acquired from the patients, caries detection, and assessment of activity status in occlusal surfaces of primary molars.

New proposal of silver diamine fluoride use in arresting approximal caries: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Approximal surfaces are a challenge to caries lesions control. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a simple,low-cost and promisor intervention for arresting caries lesions, but it has never been tested on approximal surfaces. Our aim is to evaluate the efficacy and cost-efficacy of SDF in arresting initial lesions compared to resin infiltration and exclusively flossing (control group).

Influence of cross-infection control methods on performance of pen-type laser fluorescence in detecting occlusal caries lesions in primary teeth.

The aim of this in vitro study was to determine the influence of cross-infection control methods, as probe tip autoclaving and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) wrapping, on the performance of laser fluorescence device (DIAGNOdent pen--LFpen) on occlusal surfaces of primary molars. One experienced examiner carried out all examinations (n = 78). For the probe tip autoclaving study, 62 sites (sample A, 40 teeth) were used.

Can the individual calibration be modified when laser fluorescence method is used for caries detection?

Background: Individual calibration (IC) for caries detection methods based on fluorescence is time-consuming, especially for paediatric dentists, if the calibration has to be performed tooth-by-tooth. However, it is not clear how this calibration actually interfere in laser fluorescence (LF) readings.

Aim: This in vivo study was to verify the influence of different modes of IC on laser fluorescence (LF) readings.