Abstract

FAJARDO SANTACRUZ, María Claudia; GONZALEZ CAICEDO, María Ximena  and  MAFLA CHAMORRO, Ana Cristina. EFFECT OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES ON CARIES RISK INDICES. Univ. Salud [online]. 2011, vol.13, n.1, pp.23-37. ISSN 0124-7107.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of preventive measures based on dental caries risk. Materials and Methods: A cohort of 157 subjects who assisted to Clínica Odontológica was enrolled in this 12 months experimental clinical investigation. Test group and control group were randomized to receive no risk-based prevention and risk based prevention. At the end of this study 63 individuals completed all of these procedures. The caries risk assessment was done through "Riesgograma". Results: The 100% of children had a high risk. Caries risk factors, such as, presence of dental plaque, dental caries and carbohydrates intake were presented from 95.2% to 100%. The risk-based prevention was more effective than no risk-based prevention to control caries incidence, however this difference was statistically insignificant. Conclusion: The risk-based prevention may be a good device to control the caries incidence, although it is relevant to have a better understanding of caries risk indicators and risk-based prevention to plan future preventive treatments in under developed countries.

Keywords : Dental caries; dental plaque; dietary carbohydrates; risk factors; patient adherence; preventive dentistry.

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