Children's discomfort in assessments using different methods for approximal caries detection

Novaes, T. F., Matos, R., Raggio, D. P. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0048-2068, Braga, M. M. and Mendes, F. M. 2012. Children's discomfort in assessments using different methods for approximal caries detection. Brazilian Oral Research 26 (2) , pp. 93-99. 10.1590/S1806-83242012000200002

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Abstract

Because discomfort caused by different approximal caries detection methods can influence their performance, the assessment of this discomfort is important. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the discomfort reported by children after the use of different diagnostic methods to detect approximal caries lesions in primary teeth: visual inspection, bitewing radiography, laser fluorescence (DIAGNOdent pen - LFpen) and temporary separation with orthodontic rubbers. Seventy-six children aged 4 to 12 years were examined using these methods. Their discomfort was assessed using the Wong-Baker scale and compared among the methods. Visual inspection caused less discomfort than did other methods. Radiography and the LFpen presented similar levels of discomfort. Older children reported higher discomfort using temporary separation, whereas younger children reported less discomfort with the LFpen. In conclusion, radiographic, temporary separation and LFpen methods provoke higher discomfort than visual inspection.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Dentistry
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	21 June 2022
Last Modified:	02 May 2023 11:10
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/148884

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