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[Probing and occlusal caries].

M Madléna1, G Keszthelyi

  • 1Debreceni Orvostudományi Egyetem Stomatologiai Klinika.

Fogorvosi Szemle
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Tactile examination of dental fissures using a sharp explorer does not increase the risk of developing occlusal caries in children's permanent first molars. This finding suggests current diagnostic methods are safe for early detection of sticky fissures.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Cariology
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Context:

  • Occlusal fissures are highly susceptible to dental caries.
  • Tactile examination with a sharp explorer is a standard clinical method for detecting early "sticky" caries lesions.

Purpose:

  • To investigate whether probing with a dental explorer contributes to the development of occlusal caries in permanent first molars.

Summary:

  • A study examined 104 pairs of intact permanent first molars in 101 children over two years.
  • Both molars in each pair were probed, and no significant correlation was found between probing and subsequent occlusal caries development.

Impact:

  • The findings indicate that tactile examination with a sharp explorer is a safe diagnostic procedure.

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  • This supports the continued use of explorers for early caries detection without increasing caries risk.