Risk factors associated with occlusal caries in first permanent molars in a school program: longitudinal study

Aim: Evaluate the longitudinal status of dental caries in the occlusal surface of first permanent molars (FPM) and to identify risk factors for the progression to cavitated caries lesions in a school oral health program. Methods: Children who were enrolled in the program between September 2017 and October 2019, 5 to 10 years-old, presenting the four FPM were included. Four calibrated examiners assessed dental caries according to Nyvad criteria. Descriptive analysis included frequency, mean, and standard deviation calculations. Chi-square test was used in the bivariate analysis and, logistic regression adjusted for cluster effect was used to identify significant risk factors for cavity among the following independent variables: gender, age in the baseline, deft, upper/lower molar, initial caries score, Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH), fluorosis, occlusal sealing. Odds ratio (OR) and respective confidence intervals (CI) are presented. Results: From 174 children enrolled in the program between 2017/2019, 120 were reevaluated in 2022. Eleven (2.6%) FPM in 11 children (9.2%) presented cavitated caries in the follow up examination. Significant risk factors for cavity were caries experience in the primary teeth (OR = 5.59; CI: 1.4 ­ 22.3) and the presence of MIH (OR = 5.33; CI: 1.6 ­ 18.1). Most of the active lesions in the follow up were considered active in the baseline examination. Conclusions: The progression to cavity was relatively low, significantly influenced by past caries experience and MIH

Do patients with molar incisor hypomineralization have more dental anxiety and behavior management problems? A systematic review with meta-analysis

Abstract This systematic review evaluated the available evidence on whether children with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) have more dental fear and anxiety (DFA) and dental behavior management problems (DBMPs) than those without MIH (Prospero CDR42020203851). Unrestricted searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, BBO, Embase, Cochrane Library, APA PsycINFO, Open Grey, and Google Scholar. Observational studies evaluating DFA and/or DBMPs in patients with and without MIH were eligible. Reviews, case reports, interventional studies, and those based on questionnaires to dentists were excluded. The methodological quality assessment was based on the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Random-effects meta-analyses were conducted to synthesize data on DFA. The certainty of evidence was performed according to GRADE. Seven studies that evaluated a total of 3,805 patients were included. All of them presented methodological issues, mainly in the comparability domain. Most studies observed no significant difference in DFA between children with and without MIH. The meta-analysis did not show a significant effect of MIH on the standardized units for the DFA scores (SMD = 0.03; 95%CI: -0.06-0.12; p = 0.53; I2 = 0%). Synthesis including only the results for severe cases of MIH also did not show a significant effect of the condition on DFA scores (MD = 8.68; 95%CI: -8.64-26.00; p = 0.33; I2 = 93%). Two articles found DBMPs were significantly more frequent in patients with MIH. The overall certainty of evidence was very low for both outcomes assessed. The current evidence suggests no difference in DFA between children with and without MIH; DBMPs are more common in patients with MIH. This information should be viewed with caution because of the very low quality evidence obtained.

Esthetic rehabilitation in primary and permanent successors incisors in a child with conoidal and absence teeth: a case report

Objective: To show the aesthetic treatment performed in deciduous incisors and in permanent successors in a child with congenital dental abnormalities (conoid and missing teeth), which associated with bone disproportion of the middle third of the face led to a suspicious diagnosis of ectodermal dysplasia. Case report: This report was written following the CARE Statement. A 6-year-old girl attended the Pediatric Dental Clinic complaining about bullying due to appearance her teeth. The reanatomization of the conoid-shaped deciduous incisors was done with direct composite resin using preformed acetate crowns. After 15 months, the deciduous incisors had exfoliated and the permanent incisors erupted also with a conoid shape. For aesthetic rehabilitation, direct composite restorations were performed using the incremental technique guided by a silicone matrix made based on the diagnostic wax-up. Conclusion: In the follow-up, the patient and guardians reported satisfaction with appearance of her smile and an increased self-esteem. The case remains under follow-up and future planning will include orthodontics and prosthodontics.

Objetivo: Mostrar o tratamento estético realizado em incisivos decíduos e em seus sucessores permanentes em uma criança com anomalias dentárias congênitas (dentes conoides e ausentes), que associado a desproporção óssea do terço médio da face levaram a um diagnóstico suspeito de displasia ectodérmica. Relato de caso: Este relato foi redigido seguindo o CARE Statement. Menina de 6 anos de idade compareceu à Clínica de Odontopediatria com queixa de bullying devido à aparência de seus dentes. A reanatomização dos incisivos decíduos conoides foi feita com coroas de acetato pré-formadas e resina composta direta. Após 15 meses, os incisivos decíduos esfoliaram e os incisivos permanentes irromperam também com formato conoide. Para a reabilitação estética, foram realizadas restaurações diretas com resina composta pela técnica incremental guiada por matriz de silicone confeccionada a partir do enceramento diagnóstico. Conclusão: No seguimento, paciente e responsáveis relataram satisfação com a aparência do sorriso e aumento da autoestima. O caso continua em acompanhamento e o planejamento futuro incluirá ortodontia e prótese dentária.