作者: C Deery , H.E Fyffe , Z.J Nugent , N.M Nuttall , N.B Pitts
DOI: 10.1016/S0300-5712(00)00004-X
关键词: Sealant 、 Restorative treatment 、 Dentistry 、 Treatment decision making 、 Posterior teeth 、 Predictive value of tests 、 Medicine 、 Dental restoration 、 Dental Fissure 、 Occlusal caries 、 Orthodontics
摘要: Objectives: The purpose of this in-vitro study was to assess the validity and reproducibility diagnosis treatment planned for occlusal surfaces prior following placement a clear sealant by sample general dental practitioners (GDPs). Methods: 160 permanent posterior teeth were examined 25 GDPs. GDPs not given any criteria therefore free diagnose plan care, as they felt appropriate. Each GDP conducted four examinations, two after sealing. serially sectioned provide validating criterion. Results: After placement, there statistically significant increase in specificity decrease sensitivity both diagnostic decisions. expressed κ-statistic order 0.5 sealing with regard There tendency less disease (P<0.001). also significantly care (preventive or restorative) (P<0.001). Conclusions: resulted restorative treatment. This may be appropriate evidence exists support use sealants caries therapeutic agents.