Evaluation of different methods for the diagnosis of primary caries lesions: Study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dental caries is considered one of the greatest pediatric health problems in the world, due to its high prevalence and incidence. Therefore, the early diagnosis of caries lesions is a fundamental procedure for planning treatment aimed at prevention, minimal intervention and promotion of oral health. The present study aims to evaluate, through a randomized and controlled clinical study, which is the best strategy for diagnosing primary caries lesions located in the interproximal region.

Materials and methods

Eighty patients, aged between 4 and 10 years will be randomized and allocated into 2 groups for analysis and comparison of methods for diagnosing caries lesions. The following diagnostic methods will be analyzed

SUBMITTER: Sobral APT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9401102 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature