Effect of Choice of Flavor of Fluoride Varnish on Behavior in Dental Visits in Schoolchildren

IF 1.7 Q3 DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI:10.1002/cre2.70069

R. Karim, C. H. Splieth, J. Schmoeckel

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Abstract

Objective

To investigate the effect of choosing the taste of a fluoride varnish on the behavior and acceptance of the children during the dental visit.

Material and Methods

This single-blinded, randomized controlled trial (NCT05285228) involved 70 healthy children aged 5–10 years who presented for a dental recall visit including the indication of an application of fluoride varnish to the specialized pediatric university dental service. The control group received the fluoride varnish (Profluorid varnish, VOCO Germany) with an allocated taste, whereas the test group had to choose the taste of the fluoride varnish just before the dental check-up.

Results

The vast majority of the children (n = 53, 75.7%) felt happy/very happy (Facial image scale) regarding the taste of the fluoride varnish, with no significant difference between both groups (p = 0.188). Dental behavior (Frankl behavior rating scale) was assessed generally as positive/definitely positive (n = 58, 82.2%). Interestingly, children with a history of previous negative dental behavior in the test group showed a tendency of more positive behavior than in the control group (66.6% vs. 33.4%, p = 0.244).

Conclusion

Sense of control performed via choosing the flavor of the fluoride varnish increases the chance for positive behavior during the dental visit, especially in children with a history of negative dental behavior. Concurrently, it improves the child's taste acceptance, which is important for dental caries prevention.

Trial Registration

The study protocol was registered on Cli ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05285228).

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氟化物清漆口味选择对小学生牙科就诊行为的影响

目的：探讨氟化物清漆口味的选择对儿童牙科就诊行为和接受程度的影响。材料和方法：这项单盲、随机对照试验（NCT05285228）涉及70名5-10岁的健康儿童，他们接受了牙科召回访问，包括在儿科大学牙科专业服务中应用氟化物清漆的指征。对照组使用指定口味的含氟清漆（Profluorid清漆，德国VOCO），而试验组必须在牙科检查前选择含氟清漆的味道。结果：绝大多数儿童（n = 53, 75.7%）对氟化物清漆的味道感到满意/非常满意（面部图像量表），两组间差异无统计学意义（p = 0.188）。口腔行为（Frankl行为评定量表）总体评价为阳性/绝对阳性（n = 58, 82.2%）。有趣的是，实验组有不良牙齿行为史的儿童比对照组有更多的积极行为倾向（66.6%比33.4%,p = 0.244）。结论：通过选择氟化物清漆的口味来实现的控制感增加了牙科就诊期间积极行为的机会，特别是在有不良牙科行为史的儿童中。同时，它提高了孩子的味觉接受度，这对预防龋齿很重要。试验注册：该研究方案已在Cli ClinicalTrials.gov （NCT05285228）上注册。

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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE-

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

5.60%

发文量

165

审稿时长

26 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical and Experimental Dental Research aims to provide open access peer-reviewed publications of high scientific quality representing original clinical, diagnostic or experimental work within all disciplines and fields of oral medicine and dentistry. The scope of Clinical and Experimental Dental Research comprises original research material on the anatomy, physiology and pathology of oro-facial, oro-pharyngeal and maxillofacial tissues, and functions and dysfunctions within the stomatognathic system, and the epidemiology, aetiology, prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases and conditions that have an effect on the homeostasis of the mouth, jaws, and closely associated structures, as well as the healing and regeneration and the clinical aspects of replacement of hard and soft tissues with biomaterials, and the rehabilitation of stomatognathic functions. Studies that bring new knowledge on how to advance health on the individual or public health levels, including interactions between oral and general health and ill-health are welcome.