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La Rosa GRM, Pedullà E, Chapple I, Pacino SA, Polosa R. The use of quantitative light-induced fluorescence in carious lesions research: A bibliometric review. J Dent 2024; 148:105220. [PMID: 38955259 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This bibliometric analysis evaluated the top 100 most-cited articles on the application of quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) technology in caries research. DATA The following data were collected: title, authors, country, institution, citations count, title and year of article, study design, topic and keywords. Networks among authors and keywords were constructed by VOSviewer software. SOURCES Scopus database on April 25, 2024. STUDY SELECTION A global citation score of 4633 (average 46.33 citations) was calculated with publication years ranged from 1999 to 2020. Caries Research emerged as the top contributing journal. Pretty IA was the most prolific author (18 %). United Kingdom had the highest number of most-cited papers (32 %), followed by Netherlands and USA (20 % each). Laboratory studies constituted the predominant study design (45 %), followed by randomized clinical trials (20 %) and non-systematic reviews (11 %). The keywords "dental caries" and "fluorescence" had 81 and 79 occurrences, respectively. The main topic was QLF use for caries detection (45 %). CONCLUSIONS This paper provides an update summary of the scientific impact of QLF technology application in caries research. QLF has gained increasing attention worldwide, accompanied by a consistent rise in scientific investigations exploring its application in caries research. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The findings offer valuable insights into the most influential articles in QLF technology for caries assessment, serving as a critical resource for researchers, clinicians, and students. Understanding the trends in this field can aid in informed decision-making and the advancement of evidence-based practices in caries management and prevention.
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- Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Periodontal Research Group, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical & Dental Sciences, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK; Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Addendo srl, Dental Clinic, Catania, Italy; ECLAT Srl, Spin-off of the University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction (CoEHAR), University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Zago JLG, de Cerqueira GA, Ferreira RDS, Aguiar FHB, Tabchoury CPM, Marchi GM. Evaluation of experimental resin infiltrant containing nanohydroxyapatite on color stability and microhardness in demineralized enamel. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:6835-6845. [PMID: 37798534 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05298-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of 10% nanohydroxyapatite in an experimental resin infiltrant on color stability and mineral loss. MATERIAL AND METHODS Bovine enamel blocks were randomized into five groups (n = 27/group): SE (sound enamel); ICL (initial caries lesion); I (Icon®); E (experimental infiltrant); EH (experimental infiltrant containing 10% nanohydroxyapatite). Color evaluation (n = 15) was performed and CIEL*a*b* values were obtained at points T0 (baseline), T1 (14 days immersed on coffee solution), and T2 (28 days immersed) and data were calculated ∆E00, ∆WID, ∆L*, ∆a*, and ∆b*. Cross-sectional microhardness (n = 12) was performed and lesion area (∆S) was calculated. Images were obtained with polarized light optical microscopy at 40 × magnification (n = 5). RESULTS In color stability results, there was significant difference between time (14 and 28 days); ICL demonstrated significant difference among treated groups in all measures (∆L*, ∆a*, ∆b*, ∆E00, ∆WID) regardless of time; I and E demonstrated similar behavior on those measures and EH differed from I in ∆L*. For ∆S, ICL group showed a significant difference compared to I and EH groups, but did not differ from E. CONCLUSION The nanohydroxyapatite incorporation suggested an effective mineral recovery on initial caries lesion in depth; however, it showed high color variation, such as Icon. In terms of ∆S, I and EH had lower mineral loss, suggesting a reinforcement on initial caries lesion. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Commercial and experimental infiltrants containing nanohydroxyapatite present low color stability and might reinforce mineral in initial caries lesion.
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- Jade Laísa Gordilio Zago
- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, Campinas State University - UNICAMP, Avenida Limeira 901, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, Campinas State University - UNICAMP, Avenida Limeira 901, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Biochemistry, Department of Biosciences, Piracicaba Dental School, Campinas State University - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, Campinas State University - UNICAMP, Avenida Limeira 901, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Biochemistry, Department of Biosciences, Piracicaba Dental School, Campinas State University - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, Campinas State University - UNICAMP, Avenida Limeira 901, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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Wierichs RJ, Abou-Ayash B, Kobbe C, Esteves-Oliveira M, Wolf M, Knaup I, Meyer-Lueckel H. Evaluation of the masking efficacy of caries infiltration in post-orthodontic initial caries lesions: 1-year follow-up. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:1945-1952. [PMID: 36627531 PMCID: PMC10160188 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04843-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the masking efficacy and color stability of resin infiltration on post-orthodontic ICL after 1 year. MATERIALS AND METHODS In 17 adolescents, 112 ICL (ICDAS-1: n = 1; ICDAS-2: n = 111) in 112 teeth were treated by resin infiltration (Icon, DMG) 3 to 12 months after bracket removal. The etching procedure was performed up to 3 times. Standardized digital images were taken before treatment (T0), 7 days (T7) and 12 months (T365) after treatment. Outcomes included the evaluation of the color differences between infiltrated and healthy enamel at T0, T7, and T365 by quantitative (colorimetric analysis (ΔE), ICDAS scores) and qualitative methods (5-point Likert scale (deteriorated (1), unchanged (2), improved, but not satisfying (3), improved and no further treatment required (4), completely masked (5)).) Differences between time points were analyzed by using Friedman test (ΔΕ) and chi-square tests (ICDAS). RESULTS The median color difference (25th/75th percentiles) between carious and healthy enamel at baseline (ΔΕ0) was 10.2(7.7/13.6). A significant decrease was observed 7 days after treatment (ΔΕ7 = 3.1(1.8/5.0); p < 0.001; ICDAS; p < 0.001). No significant changes based on ΔΕ (p = 1.000), and ICDAS grade (p = 0.305) were observed between T7 and T365 (ΔΕ12 = 3.4 (1.8/4.9)). Furthermore, at T365 four experienced dentists classified 55% and 39% of the lesions as "improved and no further treatment required" and "completely masked," respectively (Fleiss kappa: T365 = 0.851 (almost perfect)). CONCLUSION Resin infiltration efficaciously masked post-orthodontic ICL 7 days and 12 months after treatment. These results for most of the teeth could not only be observed by quantitative but also by qualitative analysis. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Resin infiltration efficaciously masks post-orthodontic initial carious lesions. The optical improvement can be observed directly after treatment and remains stable for at least 12 months.
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- R J Wierichs
- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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Wierichs RJ, Langer F, Kobbe C, Abou-Ayash B, Esteves-Oliveira M, Wolf M, Knaup I, Meyer-Lueckel H. Aesthetic caries infiltration - Long-term masking efficacy after 6 years. J Dent 2023; 132:104474. [PMID: 36878424 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the masking efficacy of caries infiltration technique of initial caries lesions (ICL) six years after debonding and single treatment. METHODS In 10 adolescents, 74 ICL (ICDAS 2) in 74 teeth were treated by resin infiltration (Icon, DMG) at a mean (SD) of 1.2 (1.2) months after bracket removal. The etching procedure was performed up to 3 times. Standardized digital images were taken before treatment (T0), seven days (T7) and 6 years (T2190) after treatment. Outcomes included the evaluation of the color differences between carious and healthy enamel at T0, T7 and T2190 by quantitative colorimetric analysis (ΔE), ICDAS scores, quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF; ΔF,ΔQ,WS Area) and qualitative visual evaluation (5-point Likert-scale [deteriorated (1), unchanged (2), improved, but not satisfying (3), improved and no further treatment required (4), completely masked (5)). RESULTS The median color difference ΔΕ0 (25th/75th percentiles) at T0 was 10.3 (8.56/13.0). At T7 a significant decrease was observed (ΔΕ7=3.7 (2.0/5.8); p<0.001; Friedmann-test; ICDAS p<0.001; Chi-square test). No significant changes based on ΔΕ (p=0.972; Friedmann-test) and ICDAS grading (p=0.511, chi-square test) were observed between T7 and T2190 (ΔΕ2190=2.9 (1.8/4.2)). Furthermore, at T2190 four experienced dentists classified 50% and 37% of the lesions as "improved and no further treatment required" and "completely masked", respectively (Fleiss kappa: T2190: 0.782 (substantial agreement)). CONCLUSION Aesthetic caries infiltration can effectively mask post-orthodontic initial caries lesions for at least 6 years. These results for most of the teeth could not only be observed by quantitative but also by qualitative analysis. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Resin infiltration efficaciously masks post-orthodontic initial carious lesions. The optical improvement can be observed directly after treatment and remains stable for at six years.
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- Richard Johannes Wierichs
- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland; Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland
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Esteves-Oliveira M, Passos VF, Russi TMAZC, Fernandes ARR, Terto CNN, Mendonça JS, Campus G, Wierichs RJ, Meyer-Lueckel H, Lima JPM. Randomized in situ evaluation of surface polishing protocols on the caries-protective effect of resin Infiltrant. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20648. [PMID: 36450787 PMCID: PMC9712577 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25091-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The aim of this placebo-controlled randomized in situ study was to evaluate the effect of different surface polishing protocols on enamel roughness, bacterial adhesion and caries-protective effect of a resin infiltrant. Seventy-five bovine enamel samples having artificial caries lesions were treated with a resinous infiltrant and afterwards randomly dividided into five polishing protocols: aluminum oxide flexible disks (Al2O3-Disks), silicon carbide tips (SIC-Tips), silicon carbide brush (SIC-Brush), silicon carbide polyester strips (SIC-Strips) or no polishing [negative control (NC)]. Average surface roughness (Ra) was assessed by profilometry. Samples were mounted in palatal appliances under a mesh for biofilm accumulation. Fifteen volunteers wore the intraoral appliances (14-days) and cariogenic challenge was triggered by sucrose solutions. Biofilm formed was collected for microbiological analysis of caries-related bacteria (Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus acidophilus) and demineralization was assessed by cross-sectional microhardness. Mean Knoop hardness numbers (Kg/mm2) were plotted over lesion depth (µm) and area under the lesion curve was subtracted from sound enamel to determine demineralization (ΔS, Kg/mm2xµm). Data were analyzed by ANOVA and post-hoc comparisons (α = 0.05). NC resulted in significantly higher Ra means than Al2O3-Disks and SIC-Strips. Bacterial counts were not significantly different between the groups (p > 0.05). Regards ΔS means, however none of the groups were significantly different to NC (6983.3 kg/mm2xµm /CI 4246.1-9720.5, p > 0.05). Conclusions: Polishing protocols (Al2O3-Disks, SIC-Strips) significantly decreseased roughness of infiltrated-enamel, however none of the polishing protocols could signicantly decrease bacterial counts nor resulted in significant less demineralization.
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- Marcella Esteves-Oliveira
- grid.5734.50000 0001 0726 5157Department of Restorative, Preventive & Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland ,grid.8664.c0000 0001 2165 8627Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Justus Liebig University Gießen, Gießen, Germany
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- grid.8395.70000 0001 2160 0329Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara Brazil
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- grid.8395.70000 0001 2160 0329Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara Brazil
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- grid.8395.70000 0001 2160 0329Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceara Brazil
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- grid.5734.50000 0001 0726 5157Department of Restorative, Preventive & Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- grid.5734.50000 0001 0726 5157Department of Restorative, Preventive & Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- grid.5734.50000 0001 0726 5157Department of Restorative, Preventive & Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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