DIAGNOdent is a laser fluorescence device used for dental caries diagnosis in occlusal and smooth surfaces. Despite the promising preliminary results, the molecules involved in the increase of fluorescence in carious lesions remain unclear. The aim of this study was to compare the laser fluorescence readings before and after changes in the organic material of occlusal carious lesions in primary...

Ozone has been shown to clinically reverse carious lesions in previous studies. This study aimed to assess a single 20-second dose of ozone to manage primary occlusal pit and fissure carious lesions in a general dental practice over a 24-month time period. Treatment of the carious lesion consisted of thorough prophylaxis of the occlusal surface, treatment with ozone or compressed air for 20 sec...

The aim of this study was to verify the drying effect on the reproducibility of DIAGNOdent (Dd) devices to detect caries-like lesions. Three areas were created in each of the 34 bovine incisors: sound (S), demineralized (DE) and remineralized (RE). One examiner measured each area with two Dd devices (denominated X and Y), twice under humid, and twice under dry condition. Intra-rater agreement a...

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(1) Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the demineralization around brackets bonded with different types adhesive agents in a cariogenic suspension environment. (2) Methods: In study, 60 extracted upper first premolar teeth were divided into three groups 20 each group. Group 1, Transbond XT Primer + Light Cure Adhesive (3M Unitek, Monrovia, CA, USA), 2, GC Ortho Connect (GC Crop, To...