Effectiveness of Different Preventive Programs in Cariogram Parameters of Young Adults at High Caries Risk
Joint Authors
Karabekiroğlu, Said
Unlu, Nimet
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To evaluate the effectiveness of different preventive programs in young adults at high caries risk using Cariogram software.
Methods.
Sixty-six young adults with high caries risk were evaluated.
Dental caries risk for all subjects was determined according to WHO criteria.
Subjects were divided into three different preventive groups (control: OH, fluoride varnish: FV, and chlorhexidine varnish: CV).
They were followed for 12 weeks (baseline: T0, 1 week: T1, 4 weeks: T2, and 12 weeks: T3).
Plaque index, diet frequency, and salivary chairside tests (to record the flow rate, buffer capacity, and mutans streptococci and lactobacillus counts) were performed at each visit.
Based on these data, ten caries-related variables were collected and inserted into the Cariogram software to calculate the predicted chance of avoiding caries for each subject.
Results.
Significant changes were obtained about the Cariogram parameters (diet, bacteria, susceptibility, circumstances, and Cariogram risk group).
No significant differences were found between the three methods regarding mean Cariogram scores after 3 months (p>0.05).
Conclusions.
The regular and effective short-term (three months) use of 1450 ppm fluoridated toothpaste, one visit application of fluoride, and chlorhexidine varnishes were effective for reducing caries risk in young adults, which can be clearly demonstrated using Cariogram software.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Karabekiroğlu, Said& Unlu, Nimet. 2017. Effectiveness of Different Preventive Programs in Cariogram Parameters of Young Adults at High Caries Risk. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165706
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Karabekiroğlu, Said& Unlu, Nimet. Effectiveness of Different Preventive Programs in Cariogram Parameters of Young Adults at High Caries Risk. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165706
American Medical Association (AMA)
Karabekiroğlu, Said& Unlu, Nimet. Effectiveness of Different Preventive Programs in Cariogram Parameters of Young Adults at High Caries Risk. International Journal of Dentistry. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1165706
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1165706