Clinical Evaluation of Ozone on Dentinal Lesions in Young Permanent Molars using the Stepwise Excavation

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 429-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osama Safwat ◽  
Mona Elkateb ◽  
Karin Dowidar ◽  
Omar El Meligy
Keyword(s):  
Ozone Treatment ◽  
Group I ◽  
Carious Lesions ◽  
Deep Carious Lesions ◽  
Stepwise Excavation ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
Clinical Changes ◽  
And Control ◽  
Caries Excavation ◽  
Indirect Pulp Capping

Aim: To evaluate the clinical changes in dentin of deep carious lesions in young permanent molars, following ozone application with and without the use of a remineralizing solution, using the stepwise excavation. Study design: The sample included 162 first permanent immature molars, showing deep occlusal carious cavities that were indicated for indirect pulp capping. Teeth were divided into 2 main groups according to the method of ozone treatment. Each group was further subdivided equally into test and control subgroups. Following caries excavation, color, consistency and DIAGNOdent assessments of dentin were evaluated after 6 and 12 months. Results: Regarding dentin color and consistency, no significant differences were observed following ozone application, with and without a remineralizing solution. There were no significant differences between ozone treatment, and calcium hydroxide during the different evaluation periods, except in group I cases after 6 months, concerning the dentin color. The DIAGNOdent values were significantly reduced following ozone application, with or without a remineralizing solution, as well as between test and control cases in group I after 6 months. Conclusions: Ozone application through the stepwise excavation had no significant effect on dentin color and consistency in young permanent molars. DIAGNOdent was unreliable in monitoring caries activity.

Influence of ozone application in the stepwise excavation of primary molars: a randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 3529-3538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merve Mese ◽  
Yesim Tuyji Tok ◽  
Selcuk Kaya ◽  
Merve Akcay
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Primary Molars ◽  
Stepwise Excavation

Factors Associated with Reevaluation of the Stepwise Excavation Procedure: An 8-Year Retrospective Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Ortega-Verdugo ◽  
Sandra Guzmán-Armstrong ◽  
Deborah Cobb ◽  
Deborah V. Dawson ◽  
Derek Blanchette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Treatment Technique ◽  
Provider Type ◽  
Patient Age ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Patient Âgé ◽  
Stepwise Excavation ◽  
Tooth Type ◽  
The Impact

Although the stepwise excavation procedure (SWP) has been shown to be an effective caries treatment technique, studies reporting its application outside of controlled clinical trials are limited. We performed a retrospective study from patient record data to assess the proportion of patients who had an SWP reevaluated within 18 months at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry (UICOD) between 2004 and 2012, and evaluated the association between different variables and this outcome. A total of 1,985 SWPs were performed in 1,326 patients, with 518 patients having had reevaluation within 18 months. Bivariate analysis and logistic regression modeling revealed strong associations between explanatory variables such as provider type, tooth type, patient age, number of recalls and the calendar year in which the SWP was done and reevaluation status. There was also evidence of association with dental insurance status. Other characteristics such as gender, distance traveled to the UICOD, number of surfaces treated and tooth arch did not show any significant association. In general, patients were more likely to have reevaluation when seen by faculty members or residents, the procedure was performed in molars/pre-molars, they were older, they had more recalls and were seen earlier in the study period. These results suggest that decisions to use SWP should consider patient demographics and treatment characteristics such as provider level, tooth type, patient age and number of recalls. The impact of treatment year may reflect program heterogeneity or temporal changes in external societal factors.

scholarly journals Remineralisation of affected dentine by different bioactive materials in the stepwise excavation technique

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sorin Andriana ◽  
◽  
Gianina Iovan ◽  
Simona Stoleriu ◽  
Claudiu Topoliceanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioactive Materials ◽  
Stepwise Excavation

scholarly journals Minimal intervention dentistry for managing carious lesions into dentine in primary teeth: an umbrella review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. BaniHani ◽  
R. M. Santamaría ◽  
S. Hu ◽  
M. Maden ◽  
S. Albadri
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Selective Removal ◽  
Atraumatic Restorative Treatment ◽  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Minimal Intervention ◽  
Resin Infiltration ◽  
Restorative Treatment ◽  
Carious Lesions ◽  
Stepwise Excavation

Abstract Purpose This umbrella review systematically appraised published systematic reviews on Minimal Intervention Dentistry interventions carried out to manage dentine carious primary teeth to determine how best to translate the available evidence into practice, and to provide recommendations for what requires further research. Method An experienced information specialist searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Epistemonikos, Joanna Briggs Institute Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, and the NIHR Journals Library. In addition, the PROSPERO database was searched to identify forthcoming systematic reviews. Searches were built around the following four concepts: primary teeth AND caries/carious lesion AND Minimal Intervention Dentistry AND systematic review/meta-analysis. Searches were restricted to English language, systematic reviews with/without meta-analyses published between January 2000 and August 2020. Two reviewers independently screened all titles and abstracts. Interventions included involved no dentine carious tissue removal (fissure sealants, resin infiltration, topical application of 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride, and Hall Technique), non-restorative caries control, and selective removal of carious tissue involving both stepwise excavation and atraumatic restorative treatment. Systematic reviews were selected, data extracted, and risk of bias assessed using ROBIS by two independent reviewers. Studies overlap was calculated using corrected covered area. Results Eighteen systematic reviews were included in total; 8 assessed the caries arresting effects of 38% Silver Demine Fluoride (SDF), 1 on the Hall Technique (HT), 1 on selective removal of carious tissue, and eight investigated interventions using atraumatic restorative treatment (ART). Included systematic reviews were published between 2006 and 2020, covering a defined time frame of included randomised controlled trials ranging from 1969 to 2018. Systematic reviews assessed the sealing efficacy of fissure sealants and resin infiltration in carious primary teeth were excluded due to pooled data reporting on caries arrest in both enamel and outer third of dentine with the majority of these carious lesions being limited to enamel. Therefore, fissure sealants and resin infiltration are not recommended for the management of dentinal caries lesions in primary teeth. Topical application of 38% SDF showed a significant caries arrest effect in primary teeth (p < 0.05), and its success rate in arresting dental caries increased when it was applied twice (range between 53 and 91%) rather than once a year (range between 31 and 79%). Data on HT were limited and revealed that preformed metal crowns placed using the HT were likely to reduce discomfort at time of treatment, the risk of major failure (pulp treatment or extraction needed) and pain compared to conventional restorations. Selective removal of carious tissue particularly in deep carious lesions has significantly reduced the risk of pulp exposure (77% and 69% risk reduction with one-step selective caries removal and stepwise excavation, respectively). ART showed higher success rate when placed in single surface compared to multi-surface cavities (86% and 48.7–88%, respectively, over 3 years follow-up). Conclusion Minimal Intervention Dentistry techniques, namely 38% SDF, HT, selective removal of carious tissue, and ART for single surface cavity, appear to be effective in arresting the progress of dentinal caries in primary teeth when compared to no treatment, or conventional restorations. There is clear need to increase the emphasis on considering these techniques for managing carious primary teeth as a mainstream option rather than a compromise option in circumstances where the conventional approach is not possible due to cooperation or cost.

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