Resistência à compressão e à tração diametral de cimentos de ionômero de vidro

The aim of this study was to compare, in different periods of time, the compressive and diametral tensile strength of a traditional high viscous glass ionomer cement: Fuji IX (GC Corporation), with two new Brazilian GIC's: Vitro-Molar (DFL) and Bioglass R (Biodinamica), all indicated for the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) technique. Fifteen disk specimens (6.0mm diameter x 3.0mm height) for the diametral tensile strength (DTS) test and fifteen cylindrical specimens (6.0mm diameter x 12.0mm height) for the compressive strength (CS) test were made of each GIC. Specimens were stored in deionized water at 37º C and 100% of humidity in a stove until testing. Five specimens of each GIC were submitted to CS and DTS test in each period, namely 1 hour, 24 hours and 7 days. The specimens were tested in a testing machine (Emic) at a crosshead speed of 1.0mm/min for CS and 0.5mm/min for the DTS test until failure occurred. The data were submitted to two-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (alpha=0.05). The mean CS values ranged from 42.03 to 155.47MPa and means DTS from 5.54 to 13.72 MPa, with test periods from 1h to 7 days. The CS and DTS tests showed no statistically significant difference between Fuji IX and Vitro Molar, except for CS test at 1-hour period. Bioglass R had lowest mean value for CS of the cements tested. In DTS test Bioglass R presented no statistically significant differences when compared with all others tested GICs at 1-hour period and Bioglass R presented no difference at 24-hour and 7-day periods when compared to Vitro-Molar. Further studies to investigate other physical properties such as fracture toughness and wear resistance, as well as chemical composition and biocompatibility, are now needed to better understand the properties of these new Brazilian GIC's.Comparou-se a Resistência à Compressão (RC) e à Tração Diametral (TD) de um cimento de ionômero de vidro de alta viscosidade [Fuji IX (GC Corporation)] e de dois novos cimentos Brasileiros [Vitro Molar (DFL) e Bioglass R (Biodinamica)], recentemente lançados no mercado, ambos indicados para o Tratamento Restaurador Atraumático (ART), em diferentes períodos de tempo. Foram confeccionados quinze corpos-de-prova com 6,0 mm de diâmetro x 3,0 mm de altura para o teste de TD e quinze com 6,0 mm de diâmetro e 12,0 mm de altura para o teste de RC, para cada ionômero a ser testado. Os corpos-de-prova foram armazenados em recipientes plásticos, com água deionizada, e mantidos em estufa a 37ºC e 100% de umidade, até a realização dos testes. Cinco corpos-de-prova de cada material foram submetidos aos testes de TD e RC em cada período de tempo: 1-hora, 24-horas e 7-dias, em uma máquina de testes universal (EMIC - DL 500) a uma velocidade de 1,0 mm/min para RC e 0,5mm/min para TD. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos aos testes ANOVA a dois critérios e Tukey (á=0,05). Os valores médios de RC e TD variaram de 42,03 a 155.47 MPa e de 5,54 a 13,72 MPa, respectivamente para os períodos analisados. O Fuji IX e o Vitro Molar não apresentaram diferenças em relação aos testes de RC e TD, exceto para RC no período de 1-hora. O Bioglass R apresentou os menores valores de RC dos cimentos testados. Na TD o Bioglass R não apresentou diferença em relação aos outros cimentos testados no período de 1-hora e não foi diferente do Vitro-Molar nos períodos de 24-horas e 7-dias. Mais estudos são necessários para avaliar outras propriedades mecânicas desses novos cimentos de ionômero de vidro brasileiros, tais como: tenacidade e desgaste, bem como composição química e biocompatibilidade

Avaliação de seis meses de restaurações ART de classe I em uma comunidade de alta experiência de cárie no Brasil

The aim of this study to evaluate the success rate in one-surface ART restorations placed in permanent molars using a glass ionomer cement especially developed for ART in a community with high caries experience; to evaluate the operator influence on its success, post-operative sensitivity and technique acceptance by patients. Prior to placement of the restorations, the Gingival Bleeding Index, Visible Plaque Index, DMFT, dmft indices and treatment needed were assessed. One hundred and fifty five one-surface restorations were placed in permanent molars of school children, according to the WHO ART manual, 1997. After 6 months, the success rate was verified clinically and by slides. At baseline, the mean DMFT was 2.56 (±1.08) and the mean dmft, 2.53 (±2.33). Operators A and B have placed 102 and 53 ART restorations respectively. The mean time of placement was 16 minutes and 25 seconds to operator A and 14 minutes and 43 seconds to operator B. At 6-month follow up, 152 ART restorations were evaluated and 97.3% were assessed to be successful. Two restorations were excluded from the sample because the ART restorations were replaced by amalgam fillings. Only 4 restorations have failed, in which 2 due to caries, 1 due to fistula presence and the other because the restoration was lost. Four patients reported postoperative sensitivity. At this study period, ART treatment seems to be suitable for its purpose. Further evaluations are necessary to the new glass ionomer cements especially developed for ART technique provided good results at 6-month follow up in a community with high DMFT and dmft indices. The success rate for one-surface cavities in permanent molars was 97.3%, and the studied indices seemed to have no influence in this early evolution period.O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o índice de sucesso de restaurações de cavidade de classe I, realizadas em molares permanentes, utilizando-se a técnica do ART e um cimento de ionômero de vidro desenvolvido especialmente para a técnica, em uma comunidade de alto risco à cárie; avaliar a influência do operador no sucesso da técnica e avaliar a sensibilidade pós-operatória e a aceitação da técnica por parte dos pacientes. Antes da realização do tratamento verificou-se o índice de placa visível e o índice de sangramento gengival, CPOD, ceo-d e necessidade de tratamento. Um total de 155 restaurações de uma superfície foram realizadas em molares permanentes de escolares, de acordo com o manual de ART da OMS. Após 6 meses, realizou-se o acompanhamento clínico e por diapositivos. Inicialmente, o CPOD foi de 2,56 ( ±1,08) e o ceod de 2,53 ( ±2,33 ). Os operadores A e B realizaram 102 e 53 restaurações de ART respectivamente. O tempo médio para o tratamento foi de 16 minutos e 25 segundos para A e 14 minutos e 43 segundos para B. Aos seis meses. 152 restaurações foram avaliadas e 97,3% consideradas sucesso. Duas restaurações foram excluídas da amostra pois foram substituídas por amálgama. Somente 4 restaurações falharam, duas por recidiva de cárie, 1 por presença de fistula e a última por perda da restauração. Quatro pacientes relataram sensibilidade pós-operatória. O tratamento ART cumpriu seus objetivos no período analisado. Avaliações futuras são necessárias, especialmente para os cimentos de ionômero de vidro de alta viscosidade, devido aos bons resultados nesta comunidade de alto índice de cárie. O índice de sucesso foi de 97,3% e os índices de cárie parecem não influenciar no sucesso do tratamento

Comparasion of two minimally invasive methods on the longevity of glass ionomer cement restorations: short-term results of a pilot study

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations comparing two minimally invasive methods in permanent teeth after 12 months. Fifty pregnant women (second trimester of pregnancy), mean age 22 ± 5.30 years, were treated by two previously trained operators. The treatment approaches tested were: chemomechanical method (CarisolvTM; MediTeam) and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART). A split-mouth study design was used in which the two treatments were randomly placed in 50 matched pairs of permanent teeth. The chemomechanical method (CM) was the test group and the ART was the control group. The treatments were performed in Public Health Centers. The tested restorative material was a high-strength GIC (Ketac Molar; 3M/ESPE). The restorations were placed according to the ART guidelines. Two calibrated independent examiners evaluated the restorations in accordance with ART criteria. The inter-examiner kappa was 0.97. Data were analyzed using 95% confidence interval on the binomial distribution and Fisher's exact test at 5% significance level. In a 12-month follow-up, 86% of the restorations were evaluated. In the test group (CM), 100% (CI=93.3-100%) of the restorations were considered successful. In the control group (ART) 97.6% (CI=87.4-99.9%) of the restorations were considered successful and 2.4% unsuccessful (marginal defect >;0.5 mm). There was no statistically significant difference between the 12-mounth success rate for both groups (Fisher's exact test: P=0.49) and between the two operators (Fisher's exact test: P=1.00). Both minimally invasive methods, chemomechanical method and ART, showed a similar clinical performance after 12 months of follow up

Comparasion of two minimally invasive methods on the longevity of glass ionomer cement restorations: short-term results of a pilot study

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations comparing two minimally invasive methods in permanent teeth after 12 months. Fifty pregnant women (second trimester of pregnancy), mean age 22 ± 5.30 years, were treated by two previously trained operators. The treatment approaches tested were: chemomechanical method (CarisolvTM; MediTeam) and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART). A split-mouth study design was used in which the two treatments were randomly placed in 50 matched pairs of permanent teeth. The chemomechanical method (CM) was the test group and the ART was the control group. The treatments were performed in Public Health Centers. The tested restorative material was a high-strength GIC (Ketac Molar; 3M/ESPE). The restorations were placed according to the ART guidelines. Two calibrated independent examiners evaluated the restorations in accordance with ART criteria. The inter-examiner kappa was 0.97. Data were analyzed using 95% confidence interval on the binomial distribution and Fisher's exact test at 5% significance level. In a 12-month follow-up, 86% of the restorations were evaluated. In the test group (CM), 100% (CI=93.3-100%) of the restorations were considered successful. In the control group (ART) 97.6% (CI=87.4-99.9%) of the restorations were considered successful and 2.4% unsuccessful (marginal defect >0.5 mm). There was no statistically significant difference between the 12-mounth success rate for both groups (Fisher's exact test: P=0.49) and between the two operators (Fisher's exact test: P=1.00). Both minimally invasive methods, chemomechanical method and ART, showed a similar clinical performance after 12 months of follow up.Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES

Avaliação das fontes de luz em uso nas clínicas odontológicas da FO/UFG: acompanhamento de 1 ano

Objetivo: Avaliar o estado de conservação e a densidade de potência das fontes de luz disponíveis para o atendimento clínico na Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Goiás (FO/UFG), em 2011-2012. Métodos: As seguintes informações e especificações técnicas das referidas fontes de luz foram coletadas: ambulatório (clínica odontológica) onde está alocada, tipo de fonte [aparelho de luz halógena e Diodo Emissores de Luz (LEDs)], marca, teste de paralelismo (exclusivamente para as fontes de luz halógena), estado de conservação da ponteira transmissora de luz, densidade de potência em mW/cm2 e data da aquisição. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise estatística descritiva, teste t de Student, ANOVA a um critério e teste de Tukey para comparações múltiplas (P<0,05). Resultados: No período de 2011-2012, a FO/UFG dispunha respectivamente de 20 e 22 fontes de luz para atendimento clínico. Quanto ao seu estado de conservação observou-se que em 2011, 90% das fontes de luz encontravam-se em inadequado estado de conservação, enquanto em 2012 este número foi de 54%. Em termos de densidade de potência 55% das fontes de luz apresentavam densidade menor que 300 mW/cm2 em 2011, enquanto em 2012 este resultado foi de 54,54%. Não foi observada diferença estatística significante quanto à densidade de potência das fontes de luz halógena (P=0,81) e LED (P=0,41) testadas no período avaliado. Conclusões: As fontes de luz no período de acompanhamento de um ano apresentaram uma melhoria no seu estado de conservação, enquanto a densidade de potência permaneceu similar

Avaliação de selantes ionoméricos realizados pela técnica do ART em comunidade com alta experiência de cárie: 1 ano de acompanhamento

The aim of this study was to investigate the retention rates and effect on occlusal caries incidence of two glass ionomers used as sealants, placed according to the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) approach, in a high caries-risk community. A total of 150 newly erupted first molars of 42 schoolchildren, between 6-8 years of age were selected. The teeth were divided into two groups: experimental and control groups. In the experimental group, 76 teeth were sealed using Vidrion R-SS White (conventional GIC) and in the control group, 74 teeth were sealed using ChemFlex-Dentsply (high-viscosity conventional GIC). The sealants were applied by one operator following the "press finger technique", described in the ART-WHO manual. Two calibrated independent examiners carried out the evaluation according to the ART criteria. The intra and inter-examiner agreements were 0.84 and 0.81, respectively. Data were submitted to Mann-Whitney and Chi-square tests (pO objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o índice de retenção e o efeito na incidência de cárie oclusal de dois selantes ionoméricos realizados pela técnica do Tratamento Restaurador Atraumático (ART) em comunidades com alto índice de cárie. Foram selecionados 150 primeiros molares recém-erupcionados de 42 escolares, entre 6-8 anos de idade. Os dentes foram divididos em dois grupos: experimental e controle. No grupo experimental 76 dentes foram selados com Vidrion R-SSWhite (CIV-convencional) e no grupo controle, 74 dentes foram selados com ChemFlex-Dentsply (CIV-alta viscosidade). Os selantes foram realizados por apenas um operador pela técnica da "pressão digital", descrita no manual de ART da OMS. Dois avaliadores independentes e calibrados segundo os critérios do ART realizaram a avaliação. A concordância intra e inter-examinadores foi de 0,84 e 0,81, respectivamente. Os resultados foram submetidos aos testes Mann-Whitney e Q-quadrado (

Fuentes de luz de uso clínico en el pre grado: 7 años de seguimento

Objetive: To monitor the light curing units available at undergraduate dental clinics of a Brazilian Public Higher Education Institution for seven uninterrupted years. Materials and methods: In the period between 2011-2017, the quality control of light curing units at the Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Goiás, was evaluated by analyzing their state of conservation and power density (mW/cm2). Data obtained were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis and Levene, Shapiro-Wilk, Kruskal-Wallis, Dunn and Chi-square tests (P <0.05). Results: Regarding the conservation status of the light curing units, comparatively, there was no statistically significant difference between the years 2012, 2016 and 2017 (p> 0.05). Statistically significant differences were found for power density values between years (p <0.0001). In pairwise comparisons, the power density values for the years 2011 (p <0.01) and 2012 (p <0.05) were statistically different from the years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Conclusions: A significant improvement in the state of conservation of light curing units was observed in the initial four years of evaluations, with a decline in the fifth year and stabilization in the last two years. Regarding the power density of the light curing units, a gradual increase was observed in the seven years of study, with stabilization of the results after the fifth year of quality control.Objetivo: Realizar, durante siete años ininterrumpidos, un control y seguimiento de las fuentes de luz disponibles en las clínicas odontológicas de pre graado de una Institución de Enseñanza Superior Pública Brasileña. Material y métodos: Durante el período comprendido entre 2011-2017 se evaluó el control de calidad de las fuentes de luz de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Federal de Goiás a través del análisis de su estado de conservación y de su densidad de potencia (mW/cm2). Los datos obtenidos se sometieron a un análisis estadístico descritpivo y a las pruebas de Levene, Shapiro-Wilk, Kruskal-Wallis, Dunn y Chi-cuadrado (P<0,05). Resultados: No se observaron diferencias estadísticas significativas del estado de conservación de las fuentes de luz entre los años 2012, 2016 y 2017 (p>0,05). Sí se observaron diferencias estadísticas significativas entre los valores de densidad de potência entre dichos años (p<0,0001). En las comparaciones por pares, los valores de densidad de potencia para los años 2011 (p<0,01) y 2012 (p<0,05) fueron estadísticamente diferentes de los años 2015, 2016 y 2017. Conclusiones: Comparativamente se observó una mejora sustancial del estado de conservación de las fuentes de luz en los cuatro años iniciales de evaluaciones, con una disminución en el quinto año y una estabilización en los dos últimos años. Durante los siete años de estudio de la densidad de potencia de las fuentes de luz se observó en un aumento gradual de la misma con una estabilización de los resultados a partir del quinto año de control de calidad

Fracture strength of evaluation in vitro of class II restorations using the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) technique

A proposta deste estudo foi avaliar a resistência à fratura (RF) de restaurações classe II (MO ou DO) realizadas pela técnica do Tratamento Restaurador Atraumático (ART); de acordo com a influência: de três variáveis: retenções adicionais nos preparos cavitários (RA-com retenção e AR-sem retenção), método de inserção (SI-seringa injetora e ED-escavador de dentina) e tipo do cimento de ionômero de vidro utilizado (Ketac-Molar /3M ESPE (KM) de alta viscosidade e dois modificados por resina, Fuji VIII/GC (F8)-restaurador e Rely X/3M ESPE (RX) para cimentação). Um total de 120 pré-molares humanos superiores hígidos foram divididos em 12 grupos. Grupo 1: KM(RA+SC), grupo 2: KM(RA+ED), grupo 3: KM(AR+SC), grupo 4: KM(AR+ED), Grupo 5: F8 (RA+SC), grupo 6: F8 (RA+ED), grupo 7: F8 (AR+SC), grupo 8: F8 (AR+ED), Grupo 9: RX (RA+SC), grupo 10: RX (RA+ED), grupo 11: RX (AR+SC), grupo 12: RX(AR+ED). Os dentes restaurados foram armazenados em estufa a 37ºC e 100% de umidade relativa por 24 horas e submetidos ao carregamento axial de compressão em Máquina de Ensaios- Emic a uma velocidade de 0,5 mm/minuto, até que houvesse a fratura da restauração. Os valores obtidos, em Kgf, foram: Grupo 1: 65,66±0,245, grupo 2: 62,58±0,241, grupo 3: 57,11±0,196, grupo 4: 51,94±0,231, Grupo 5: 63,05±0,217, grupo 6: 60,120±0,239, grupo 7: 55,11±0,196, grupo 8: 49,20±0,163, Grupo 9: 50,99±0,246, grupo 10: 48,810±0,255, grupo 11: 45,53±0,266, grupo 12: 41,88±0,304. Os resultados obtidos foram analisados por meio dos testes estatísticos, ANOVA a três critérios (p<0,001) e Tukey, que revelaram uma influência mútua estatisticamente significante entre todas as variáveis analisadas: material x retenção; material x inserção; retenção x inserção; material x retenção x inserção. Todas as situações analisadas influenciaram a resistência à fratura.The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the influence of three variables on the fracture resistance of glass ionomer class II restoration (MO or DO), using the ART technique. The three variables are the material, composed by Ketac-Molar(KM)-3M ESPE,Fuji VIII(F8)-GC and Rely X(RX)-3M ESPE, the presence(PR) or absence of additional retention(AR) and the insertion method, by using a centrix syringe(CS) or an spoon excavator(SE). A total of 120 superior human premolars were divided into to 12 groups. Group 1: KM(PR+CS), group 2: KM(PR+SE), group 3: KM(AR+CS), group 4: KM(AR+SE), Group 5: F8 (PR+CS), group 6: F8(PR+SE), group 7: F8(AR+CS), group 8: F8(AR+SE), Group 9: RX(PR+CS), group 10: RX(PR+SE), group 11: RX(AR+CS), group 12: RX(AR+SE). The specimens were stored in a stove at 37o C and 100% of humidity for 24 hours. After this period, the teeth were submitted to the compressive axial loading in a testing machineEMIC, by 0.5 mm/minute of speed, until the breakdown of the restoration. The mean values plus standard deviations, in Kgf, were: Group 1: 65,66±0,245, group 2: 62,58±0,241, group 3: 57,11±0,196, group 4: 51,94±0,231, Group 5: 63,05±0,217, group 6: 60,120±0,239, group 7:55,11±0,196, group 8: 49,20±0,163, Group 9: 50,99±0,246, group 10:48,810±0,255, group 11: 45,53±0,266, group 12: 41,88±0,304. The results were analyzed by statistic tests, three way ANOVA (p<0,001) and Tukey, revealing a mutual influence statistically significant among all tested variables: material x retention; material x insertion; retention x insertion and material x retention x insertion. All analyzed situations have influenced the fracture strength

Clinical evaluation of two minimal interventional restorative approaches: chemo-mechanical and mechanical (ART)

Este estudo comparou o desempenho clínico de dois métodos minimamente invasivos: químico-mecânico [Carisolv®-MediTeam (MQ-M)] e mecânico [Tratamento Restaurador Atraumático (MM-ART)] no tratamento restaurador da cárie dentária. Os métodos foram testados, aleatoriamente, em 50 pares de lesões cariosas similares de dentes permanentes, usando o modelo de estudo \"boca-dividida\", em 50 gestantes (2º trimestre). As variáveis operatórias avaliadas foram: eficácia e eficiência do grau de remoção do tecido cariado, aceitabilidade das voluntárias e percepção dos operadores. Todos os preparos cavitários foram restaurados com cimento de ionômero de vidro de alta viscosidade (Ketac Molar/3M ESPE), usando a técnica restauradora do ART. As restaurações foram avaliadas por dois examinadores calibrados e independentes, seguindo os critérios do ART, após 1 e 4 anos, sendo o nível de concordância interexaminadores de 0,97 e 0,89, respectivamente. Os dados foram submetidos aos testes estatísticos: correlação linear de Pearson, qui-quadrado, \'t\' Student, Fischer, Wilcoxon e intervalo de confiança (IC)95% (p<0,05). Para eficácia, eficiência e aceitabilidade ambos os métodos não apresentaram diferença estatisticamente significante entre si. Em relação à percepção dos operadores foi observada diferença estatisticamente significante a favor do MQ-M. O grau de sucesso das restaurações no grupo do MM-ART foi de 97,6% (IC=87,4-99,9%) após o 1º ano de avaliação e de 84,2% (IC=66,5-92,5%) após o 4º ano. No grupo do MQ-M, 100% (IC=91,8-100%) e 87,2% (IC=72,6-95,7%) das restaurações foram consideradas sucesso no 1º e 4º anos de avaliação, respectivamente. Quanto ao grau de sucesso das restaurações, diferença estatisticamente significante não foi observada entre os métodos após 1 ano (p=0,49) e 4 anos (p=0,75). Conclui-se que ambos os métodos apresentaram boa eficácia, eficiência e aceitabilidade para o tratamento de gestantes. Operadores reportaram maior facilidade técnica no MQ-M do que no MM-ART. Os dois métodos minimamente invasivos não influenciaram no desempenho clínico das restaurações ionoméricas realizadas pela técnica restauradora do ART após 1 e 4 anos.This study compared the clinical performance of two minimally invasive restorative treatment methods: chemo-mechanical [Carisolv(TM)-MediTeam (CM)] and mechanical [Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART)] for managing dental caries. Using a split-mouth design, the methods were tested randomly in 50 matched pairs of permanent teeth. A total of 50 pregnant women (2nd trimester of pregnancy) were treated. The outcome variables were: efficacy and efficiency of caries removal, acceptability and perception of the methods by pregnant women and operators. In both methods, the cavities were restored using the ART approach with high-viscous glass ionomer cement (Ketac Molar/3M ESPE). The restorations were evaluated by 2 calibrated independent examiners according to ART criteria, after 1 and 4 years. The inter examiner kappa was 0.97 and 0.89, respectively. Pearson correlation, 95% Confidence Interval and Student\'s, Chi-square, Fischer\'s and Wilcoxon tests were used for data analysis (p<0.05). The results showed there were no significant differences for efficacy and efficiency of carious dentin removal, as well as for patients\' acceptability, using both methods. A statistically significant difference regarding the feasibility of techniques in favour of the CM method was observed. In the ART method, 97.6% (CI=87.4-99.9%) of the restorations were judged to be successful at 1 year and 84.2% (IC=66.5-92.5%) at 4 years. The 1 and 4-year success for CM method was 100% (CI=91.8-100%) and 87.1% (CI=72.6-95.7%), respectively. The success rate for both methods was not statistically significant after 1 (p=0.49) and 4 (p=0.75) years. It is concluded from the results that both methods showed good efficacy, efficiency and acceptability in treating of the pregnant women. Operator\'s data revealed the CM method as being a more feasible approach than ART. The two minimal intervention restorative approaches showed similar performance after 1 and 4 years in pregnant women

Dentistry for babies: Caries experience vs. Assiduity in clinical care

Aim: This study analyzed and compared the experience of dental caries in 300 children aged 0 to 48 months, who were participants and non-participants of a preventive program 'Dentistry for babies', as well as the correlation between assiduity of dental visits and experience of dental caries. Methods: The subjects were randomly selected and divided into two groups: G1 'Non participant children of the Program' (n=100) and G2 'Participant Children of the Program' (n=200). Each group was subdivided in two subgroups: 0-24 months and 25-48 months. The collected data from G2 were analyzed, relating the variation of the dmft index (dmft refers to primary teeth: d = decayed, m = missing/extracted due to caries, f = filled, t = teeth) (C) and dental caries prevalence (P) with the influence of assiduity factor in each subgroup. To collect data, clinical examinations were performed using tactile and visual criteria by a single calibrated examiner. The data were statistically analyzed using the 'paired t-test', 'Mann-Whitney' and 'Chi-Squared' tests (p<0.05). Results: It was found that prevalence and dmft index were statistically significant (P=0.0001) with the greatest values observed in G1 (p=0.0001). The values were: PG1 (73%), PG2 (22%), CG1 (3.45±3.84), CG2 (0.66±1.57). Assiduity was significant in G2 (p=0.0001). The values observed were: P-Assiduous (2%), P-Non-assiduous (42%), C-Assiduous (0.04±0.31), and C-Non-assiduous (1.29±2.01). Conclusions: The participation in the program had a positive influence on the oral health of babies. Complete assiduity to the program resulted in the lowest rates and prevalence of dental caries