Children's discomfort in assessments using different methods for approximal caries detection
Braz. oral res
;
26(2): 93-99, Mar.-Apr. 2012. ilus, tab
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-622904
ABSTRACT
Because discomfort caused by different approximal caries detection methods can influence their performance, the assessment of this discomfort is important. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the discomfort reported by children after the use of different diagnostic methods to detect approximal caries lesions in primary teeth visual inspection, bitewing radiography, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent pen - LFpen) and temporary separation with orthodontic rubbers. Seventy-six children aged 4 to 12 years were examined using these methods. Their discomfort was assessed using the Wong-Baker scale and compared among the methods. Visual inspection caused less discomfort than did other methods. Radiography and the LFpen presented similar levels of discomfort. Older children reported higher discomfort using temporary separation, whereas younger children reported less discomfort with the LFpen. In conclusion, radiographic, temporary separation and LFpen methods provoke higher discomfort than visual inspection.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Pain Measurement
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Dental Caries
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. oral res
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of São Paulo/BR
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