Diet and dental caries - a review

Andlaw, R J

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“…A slight or moderate improvement, however, can only have a limited cariostatic effect, and its main benefit certainly is improving gingival health. This was already evident from the analysis of Andlaw [1978]. The problem was reassessed by Bellini et al [1981], who stated that 'the remarkable caries preventive effect obtained by professional tooth cleaning contrasts the moderate and variable results by self-performed oral hygiene' and 'the effect of selfperformed oral hygiene has been demonstrated mainly on free smooth surfaces and on front teeth'.…”

Section: Two Countries With Very Strong Declines Of Caries Prevalencementioning

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Changes in the Prevalence of Dental Caries: How Much Can Be Attributed to Changes in Diet?

Tm¹

1990

Caries Res

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Changes in the Prevalence of Dental Caries: How Much Can Be Attributed to Changes in Diet?

Tm¹

1990

Caries Res

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“…Studies involving the plaque index and caries lesions have presented controversial results. 1,15 It seems that dental caries prevention is more related to the widespread use of fluoride toothpastes than to plaque removal. 3 On the other hand, there was a significant association between the presence of abundant visible plaque on the occlusal surfaces of first permanent molars and the presence of active caries lesions in these teeth.…”

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Association between clinical parameters and the presence of active caries lesions in first permanent molars

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ABSTRACT:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between clinical parameters and the presence of active caries lesions on the occlusal surface of first permanent molars. Forty eight children (5.8-13.8 years-old) with at least one first permanent molar present were selected. The clinical parameters evaluated were gender, age, DMF-T and dmf-t, presence of active white spots in other teeth, general plaque index, tooth's dental arch (upper or lower), tooth's side (right or left), presence of visible plaque and eruption degree of the first permanent molars. The first permanent molars were evaluated through visual inspection by two examiners in order to assess the presence of active or inactive caries lesions on the occlusal surface. Univariate and multivariate analyses for determination of the association between clinical parameters and the presence of active caries lesions in these teeth were performed. The presence of active white spots in other teeth was associated with the presence of active caries lesions in the first permanent molars, in both univariate and multivariate analyses (Odds ratio = 8.8 and 1.9, respectively). The presence of abundant visible plaque on the occlusal surface of the first permanent molars (Odds ratio = 3.5 in the univariate analysis, and 3.9 in the multivariate one) also presented a significant association. In conclusion, the presence of active white spots in other teeth and the presence of considerable visible plaque were associated with the presence of active caries lesions on the occlusal surfaces of first permanent molars. DESCRIPTORS: Dental caries; Dental caries activity tests; Diagnostic techniques and procedures.RESUMO: O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a associação entre parâmetros clínicos e presença de lesões ativas de cárie sobre a superfície oclusal de primeiros molares permanentes. Quarenta e oito crianças (5,(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13)8 anos) com pelo menos um primeiro molar permanente foram selecionadas. Os parâmetros clínicos avaliados foram sexo, idade, CPO-D e ceo-d, presença de manchas brancas ativas em outros dentes, índice de placa, arco dentário do dente (superior ou inferior), lado do dente (direito ou esquerdo), presença de placa visível e grau de erupção dos primeiros molares permanentes. Os primeiros molares permanentes foram avaliados usando inspeção visual por dois examinadores para avaliar a presença de lesões de cárie ativas ou inativas sobre a superfície oclusal. Análi-ses univariada e multivariada para avaliação da associação dos parâmetros clínicos e presença de lesões ativas nesses dentes foram realizadas. A presença de manchas brancas ativas em outros dentes apresentou associação significante com a presença de lesões ativas de cárie nos primeiros molares permanentes, em ambas as análises univariada e multivariada ("Odds ratio" = 8,8 e 1,9, respectivamente). A presença de placa visível abundante sobre a superfície oclusal dos primeiros molares permanentes ("Odds ratio" = 3,5 na análise univariada, e 3,9 na análise multivariada)...

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“…It is now generally accepted that sucrose exerts its major cariogenic action when it is frequently taken between meals in the form of beverages, candies, chewing gum and snacks [Andlaw, 1977; Hardes and Leach, 1975; Newbrun and Frostell, 1978]. Al though the evidence to support the cari ogenic action of sucrose under these cir cumstances is almost irrefutable, it is con sidered unrealistic to effectively change the dietary habits of children [Jenkins, 1966].…”

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Effect of Xylitol-Supplemented Diets on the Progression and Regression of Fissure Caries in the Albino Rat

Green¹

1980

Caries Res

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Dentinal molar fissure caries in Liverpool albino rats, produced by initial exposure to dietary sucrose, could be significantly reversed by subsequent exposure to a xylitol-supplemented starch diet (X-S St). An unsupplemented starch diet had no significant effect on caries under the same conditions. Alternate feeding of sucrose and X-S St produced a sequential progression and regression of caries, respectively. Continued exposure to X-S St produced a successive regression in caries. The regression in caries can be explained in terms of the increased rate of salivary flow and the attendent rise in pH and calcium concentration that occur when xylitol is introduced into the mouth. Both of these changes should encourage re-mineralisation of a reversible lesion below a temporarily non-acidogenic plaque. Under these conditions xylitol is not merely a bland, non-cariogenic agent but is genuinely exerting a therapeutic action against caries.

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Diet and dental caries - a review

Cited by 13 publications

References 36 publications

Changes in the Prevalence of Dental Caries: How Much Can Be Attributed to Changes in Diet?

Changes in the Prevalence of Dental Caries: How Much Can Be Attributed to Changes in Diet?

Association between clinical parameters and the presence of active caries lesions in first permanent molars

Effect of Xylitol-Supplemented Diets on the Progression and Regression of Fissure Caries in the Albino Rat

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