Efficacy of a non-drilling approach to manage non-cavitated dentin occlusal caries in primary molars: a 12-month randomized controlled clinical trial

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2011; 22: 44–51 Background. Despite the efficacy of non‐drilling approaches to manage non‐cavitated dentin occlusal lesions (NCDOL) in permanent teeth, there is no data validating this type of therapy in the primary dentition. Aim. To compare the effic...

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Published in:	International journal of paediatric dentistry Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 44 - 51
Main Authors:	BORGES, BONIEK C. D., De SOUZA BEZERRA ARAÚJO, RAPHAEL F., DANTAS, RACHEL F., De ARAÚJO LUCENA, ALLISSON, De ASSUNÇÃO PINHEIRO, ISAUREMI V.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-01-2012
Subjects:	Child Child, Preschool Clinical trials Dental Caries - pathology Dental Caries - therapy Dental Cavity Preparation - methods Dental Fissures - therapy Dentin Dentin - pathology Dentistry Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Molar Pit and Fissure Sealants - therapeutic use Tooth, Deciduous - pathology Treatment Outcome
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Summary:	International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2011; 22: 44–51 Background. Despite the efficacy of non‐drilling approaches to manage non‐cavitated dentin occlusal lesions (NCDOL) in permanent teeth, there is no data validating this type of therapy in the primary dentition. Aim. To compare the efficacy of a traditional fissure sealant in managing NCDOL in primary molars. Design. This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial with a split‐mouth design. Thirty schoolchildren with two NCDOL were selected and divided into two groups. The experimental group received a resin‐based fissure sealant, whereas the control group was treated with a conventional composite resin. Treatment efficacy was evaluated after 1 year by means of clinical and radiographic examinations. Results. The two treatment modalities were found to be similarly effective in managing DONCL in primary molars. Conclusion. For the management of non‐cavitated dentin occlusal caries in primary teeth, the invasive approach can be replaced with non‐drilling fissure sealing techniques.
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ISSN:	0960-7439 1365-263X
DOI:	10.1111/j.1365-263X.2011.01156.x