In:
Odontology, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 110, No. 1 ( 2022-01), p. 193-202
Abstract:
This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of an adjuvant chlorhexidine–fluoride varnish (Cervitec F) for prevention and arrest of root caries on elderly participants using quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF). 23 participants with two or three non-cavitated root carious lesions were included and assigned to three groups of different varnishes (CF: Cervitec F, P: placebo, DP: Duraphate). Agents were applied once to root surface at baseline and in follow-up after 3, 6 and 9 months. The lesions were assessed clinically and with QLF. QLF-images were analyzed regarding fluorescence loss (Δ F ), lesion volume (Δ Q ) and bacterial activity (Δ R ) before ( t 0 ), after 14 days ( t 1 ), 6- ( t 2 ) and 12-months ( t 3 ). CF showed a significant difference between t 0 and t 3 : ∆ F (− 12.51 [15.41] vs. − 7.80 [16.72] , p = 0.012), ∆ Q (− 2339.97 (20,898.30) vs. − 751.82 (5725.35), p 〈 0.001), ∆ R (23.80 [41.70] vs. 7.07 [37.50] , p = 0.006). Independently of the varnish application, preventive care seems positively influence the root caries progress. Although within CF group the strongest effect was observed, no superiority of a specific varnish application was confirmed over a 12-months QLF observation period. Extra topical fluoride can help remineralise dentin lesions and QLF can be used as a measurement method to determine changes in the dentin lesions.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1618-1247
,
1618-1255
DOI:
10.1007/s10266-021-00637-w
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2022
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2064980-0
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