Efficacy of Remineralizing Products Used in Molar Grooves: Evaluation With Diagnodent Pen and Diagnocam

Change in Diagnodent Pen value

Scores (according to the manufacturer): 0 - 12: Normal prophylaxis (such as fluoride toothpaste) 13 - 24: Intensive prophylaxis (e.g. fluoridation, remineralisation) \> 25: Minimally invasive restorative procedures, composite filling materials and intensive prophylaxis (e.g. remineralisation, Air Abrasion, SONICflex micro), conventional restoration with large lesions, depending on risk assessment and findings.

Time frame: Study begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

Change in Diagnocam value

Qualitative evaluation.

Time frame: Study begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

Change in Schiff Air Index

0: the subject did not respond to air blasting; 1. the subject responded to air blasting; 2. the subject responded to air blasting and requested discontinuation; 3. the subject responded to air blasting, requested discontinuation and considered the stimulus to be painful.

Time frame: Study begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

Change in Bleeding on Probing

Site-specific assessment of the presence or absence of gum bleeding after the insertion of the periodontal probe for the detection of PPD, detected on 6 sites. Percentage of sites with bleeding on probing determines the BOP%.

Time frame: Study begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

Change in Plaque Index

Evaluation of the presence of plaque on the 4 surfaces of teeth on the total amount of dental surfaces. Formula = n ° sites with plaque / total n ° of dental surfaces x100

Time frame: Study begin, 1, 3 and 6 months after the baseline

Change in Basic Erosive Wear Examination

Scoring criteria (Barlet et al., 2008): 0: no erosive tooth wear; 1. initial loss of surface texture; 2. distinct defect, hard tissue loss \< 50% of the surface area; 3. hard tissue loss ≥ 50% of the surface area.