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A Pilot Study of Relationship Between Early Childhood Caries Experience and Chair–side Test Results for Caries-Risk Assessment

허선재 1 Shin Teo Jeon 1 Hong-Keun Hyun 1 Kim, JungWook 1 Jang, KiTaeg 1 Sang-Hoon Lee 1 Kim, Young J 1

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ABSTRACT

This study aimed to compare chair-side test results for caries risk assessment and evaluate how well the tests reflect caries experience. The study was conducted on children aged < 6 years in primary dentition. Dental examination of children was conducted to determine the dmft index and subjects were divided into two groups : group Ⅰ (dmft < 6), group Ⅱ (dmft > 6). This study used four kinds of test kits (Plaque-check PH kit, Saliva-check buffer kit, Saliva-check mutans kit, Cytoperio analysis system). Saliva buffer capacity was significantly low in the high caries experience group (dmft > 6) and correlated with dmft index. Saliva pH level correlated significantly with saliva buffer capacity. The results showed that plaque pH and saliva pH levels had no correlation with dmft index. The Streptococcus mutans level measured by using the Saliva-check mutans and Cytoperio analysis system did not correlate with dmft index.

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