The relationship of enamel defects and caries: a cohort study

Abstract

Enamel defect is a predisposing factor for ECC.

Perinatal factors associated with developmental defects of enamel in primary teeth: a case-control study

“…13 Thus, diagnosing and understanding the factors associated with DDE may contribute toward the prevention or minimization of adverse outcomes stemming from such defects. 6,14 The present study was designed to evaluate associations between developmental defects of enamel (DDE) in the primary dentition and aspects related to mothers and preschoolers in the city of Diamantina, Brazil.…”

“…4 The prevalence of DDE in the primary dentition ranges from 24.4% to 81.3% in different countries. 5,6 The etiological factors associated with acquired DDE may act prenatally, perinatally or postnatally, and may…”

Spots on tooth enamel: what’s new?

“…Nonetheless, it is preferable to rehabilitate the teeth before beginning treatment. In fact, it has been shown that alterations in the enamel increase the risk for caries 7 . In the molar sectors, the pediatric crowns make it possible to protect the teeth and not interfere with the placement of brackets.…”

Children with orofacial clefts : dental caries and health-related quality of life

“…The ICDAS criteria allow accurate recording of the severity of carious lesions, through initial lesions to extensive lesions, and have been found to increase the accuracy of caries detection over traditional methods (Kühnisch, Berger et al 2008). Rosenblatt et al 2011, Vargas-Ferreira, Salas et al 2015. Moreover, impaired aesthetics, and tooth sensitivity may also be present.…”

“…Furthermore, saliva buffering capacity will also affect duration of the acid demineralization of enamel and dentine (Lingström and Moynihan 2003). In addition, development disturbances in dental hard tissues with less mineral in enamel and dentine, increases the vulnerability for demineralization (Oliveira, Chaves et al 2006, Targino, Rosenblatt et al 2011, Vargas-Ferreira, Salas et al 2015. On the contrary, frequent local fluoride exposures will inhibit demineralization and stimulate remineralization of tooth minerals in enamel and dentine (Fejerskov, Thylstrup et al 1981, Buzalaf, Pessan et al 2011, ten Cate 2013.…”