EFECTO DE MEDIDAS PREVENTIVAS SOBRE INDICADORES DE RIESGO DE CARIES DENTAL

objective: the purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of preventive measures based on dental caries risk. materials and methods: a cohort of 157 subjects who assisted to clínica odontológica was enrolled in this 12 months experimental clinical investigation. test group and control group were randomized to receive no risk-based prevention and risk based prevention. at the end of this study 63 individuals completed all of these procedures. the caries risk assessment was done through "riesgograma". results: the 100% of children had a high risk. caries risk factors, such as, presence of dental plaque, dental caries and carbohydrates intake were presented from 95.2% to 100%. the risk-based prevention was more effective than no risk-based prevention to control caries incidence, however this difference was statistically insignificant. conclusion: the risk-based prevention may be a good device to control the caries incidence, although it is relevant to have a better understanding of caries risk indicators and risk-based prevention to plan future preventive treatments in under developed countries.