Progression of proximal caries in primary molars using the radiographic ICDAS: a retrospective cohort study
Sakulratchata, R., Saelow, D., Banyat, S. et al. Progression of proximal caries in primary molars using the radiographic ICDAS: a retrospective cohort study. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-024-00886-7 Abstract Purpose To evaluate the proximal caries progression in primary molars using the radiographic International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS). Methods A study was conducted on 196 children aged 3–9 years old who underwent the clinical examination and bitewing radiography during baseline and 6-month (and over) follow-up visits. The primary molars bitewing radiographs with initial enamel caries (RA1 and RA2) or outer dentine caries (RA3) of proximal surfaces were included. Caries advancement was scored using ICDAS criteria and statistical analyses with the chi-square test. Median survival time was evaluated using Kaplan–Meier survival curves and log-rank tests. Results A total of 439 surfaces of primary m