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Recall intervals: effect on treatment needs: a retrospective study

A M Boggs1, S M Maurer, A P Mourino

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, VCU-MCV School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia 23298, USA.

The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|January 1, 1996
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This study found no significant link between dental recall intervals and increased caries activity in pediatric patients. Other patient factors also did not show a significant association with dental caries development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Public Health
  • Caries Research

Background:

  • Dental caries remains a prevalent issue in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding the impact of regular dental check-ups (recall intervals) on caries prevention is crucial for public health.
  • Previous research has explored various factors influencing caries development, but the specific role of recall interval duration requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively analyze the relationship between the duration of dental recall intervals and the incidence of dental caries in children.
  • To identify potential associations between patient demographics (age, race, sex), residential area (fluoridated or not), and caries activity.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient records from a private pediatric dental practice.

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  • Inclusion criteria: 207 pediatric patients.
  • Data collected: recall interval duration, patient age, race, sex, and fluoridation status of residence. Caries incidence at recall was the primary outcome.

    • Main Results:

    • Out of 207 patients, 173 had no new dental caries at their recall visit.
    • No statistically significant difference was found between the length of the recall interval and increased caries activity.
    • No significant associations were identified between the examined explanatory variables (age, race, sex, fluoridated area) and caries activity.

    Conclusions:

    • The study did not find evidence to support a link between recall interval length and the incidence of dental caries in this pediatric cohort.
    • Patient demographic factors and living in a fluoridated area were not significantly associated with caries activity in this retrospective analysis.
    • Further research with larger, diverse cohorts may be needed to fully elucidate the complex factors influencing pediatric dental caries.