An observational study in Dental Caries Secondary to Acquired Defects of Tooth Structure, sponsored by University of Chile. Completed at 1 site in Chile. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2014-03-03.
Sponsored by University of Chile · Observational
Study Design
Were examined 157 patients with 586 amalgam restorations that were recruited at the Operative Dentistry Clinic, at the Dental School, University of Chile with the indication of amalgam replacements, of them, a cohort of thirty two patients (19 females and 13 males, mean age = 27 years old), with 73 Class I amalgam restorations, that presented one or more localized margin defects (Bravo or Charlie according to modified United State Public Health Service, USPHS criteria), were included in the study. The protocol was approved by the Institutional Research Ethics Committee of the Dental School at the University of Chile, Investigation Project, School of Dentistry (0205) and all patients signed the informed consent form and completed the registration form. Only Faculty members were accepted to provide the treatment.
Treatment Groups Criteria: 73 restorations with defective margins were evaluated in accordance with the modified USPHS criteria and assigned to either the sealant (n=26), repair (n=21) and control groups (n=26).
Restorations Assessment: The quality of the restorations were evaluated using the modified U.S. Public Health System/Ryge criteria. Two examiners assessed the restorations independently and by visual and tactile (mouth mirror number 5) examination using an explorer (N° 23) and indirectly by radiographic, examination, for interproximal observation (Bite Wing). All the restorations were examined at baseline and each year during four and ten years after treatment. The restorations assessment was carried out by five parameters: marginal adaptation (MA), roughness (R), secondary caries (SC), marginal stain (MS) and teeth sensitivity (TS). If any difference was recorded between the 2 independent examiners, and they did not reach an agreement, a third clinician was called to assist with the process decision. If the three clinicians they did not reach an agreement, the lower score was recorded. All three clinicians participated in calibration exercises at the beginning and before the last examination took place and the inter-examiner reliability results were Kappa=0.74 at the baseline and Kappa=0.87 at the ten year.
A change from Bravo to Alpha was considered an improvement and a change from Alpha to Bravo was considered downgrade.
Caries risk assessment: A graphical computed program (CARIOGRAM) was used for individual´s patients caries risk assessed, the program weighted the interaction between the following 10 caries related factors: Caries experience, related general disease, diet contents, diet frequency, plaque amount by Silness Löe Index, semi quantitative detection of mutans streptococci and lactobacilli in saliva by Caries Risk Test (CRT), fluoride program, amount of saliva stimulated secretion by CRT Buffer (Vivadent), saliva buffer capacity and clinical judgment. Patients were classifying in high, intermediate and low caries risk. Additionally the results also indicate where targeted actions to improve the situation will have the best effect.
Patients were recalled ten years after the treatment, for clinical assessment by the same examiners, applying the same criteria used at baseline. Failed restorations were removed from the study and treated according to the diagnosed needs.
Statistical analysis The ordinal dependent variable was changed in level of the modified USPHS criteria from the baseline value. The assigned score of each restoration reflected the worst result for any of the parameters. The results of each group in terms of degradation or upgrade were analyzed by Friedman range non-parametric test to compare the pre and postoperative conditions. Additionally, the performance of all groups was contrasted using the Mann Whitney test to determine the differences between the upgrade and downgrade of the restoration´s quality. The statistical significance was set at 95%, α=0.05 and β=0.80 for statistical analysis.
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Patients of the Operative Dentistry Clinics, School of Dentistry, University of Chile
Exclusion Criteria:
Treatment Groups: A. Sealing of amalgam margin defects: Defective areas were acid etched with 35% phosphoric acid for 15 seconds. A resin-based sealant (Sealant, 3MESPE)was applied over the defective area. The sealant was polymerized with a photo curing unit (Curing-Light 2500, 3MESPE) for 40 seconds. Rubber dam isolation was used for this procedure. All treatments were applied by the same clinician. B. Replacement Group: The clinician totally removed and replaces the defective restoration with a new amalgam (Tytin, Kerr, Orange, USA). Rubber dam isolation was used for this procedure. All treatments were applied by the same clinician. C. Control Group: The defective restorations did not receive any treatment.
Other: Sealing of amalgam margin defects
Comparison between sealing of amalgam margins defects, replacement and non treated groups.
A.Sealing of amalgam margin defects: were acid etched with 35% phosphoric acid for 15 seconds. A resin-based sealant (Clinpro Sealant, 3MESPE) was applied over the defective area. The sealant was polymerized with a photocuring unit (Curing Light 2500, 3M ESPE) for 40 seconds. Rubber dam isolation was used for this procedure. All treatments were applied by the same clinician. B.Replacement Group: The clinician totally removed and replaces the defective restoration with a new amalgam (Tytin, Kerr Corporation, Orange, CA, USA). Rubber dam isolation was used for this procedure. All treatments were applied by the same clinician. C.Control Group: The defective restorations did not receive any treatment.
Also known as: Use of Selant to seal amalgam margins defects
Changes of Amalgam restorations quality according to United Stated Public Health Service (USPHS)
Restorations Assessment: The quality of the restorations were evaluated using the modified U.S. Public Health System criteria. Two examiners assessed the restorations independently and by visual and tactile examination. All the restorations were examined at baseline and ten years after treatment. The restorations assessment was carried out by five parameters: marginal adaptation, roughness, secondary caries, marginal stain and teeth sensitivity. All three clinicians participated in calibration exercises at the beginning and before the last examination took place and the inter-examiner reliability results were Kappa=0.74 at the baseline and Kappa=0.87 at the ten year.
Time frame: Baseline and 10 after treatment
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