• The impact of ICDAS on occlusal caries treatment recommendations for high caries risk patients: an in vitro study 

      Qudeimat, Muawia; Altarakemah, Yacoub; Alomari, Qasem; Alshawaf, Nour; Honkala, Eino (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-03-07)
      <i>Background</i> - The diagnostic criteria and tools used in caries lesion detection have been shown to affect the decision-making for caries treatment. Compared to other diagnostic criteria/classifications, ICDAS has been shown to provide a more accurate method for the detection of occlusal caries lesions. The influence of using ICDAS on caries treatment recommendations has received increasing ...
    • Impact of polyols on oral microbiome of Estonian schoolchildren 

      Štšepetova, Jelena; Truu, Jaak; Runnel, Riina; Nõmmela, Rita; Saag, Mare; Olak, Jaana; Nõlvak, Hiie; Preem, Jens-Konrad; Oopkaup, Kristjan; Krjutškov, Kaarel; Honkala, Eino; Honkala, Sisko; Mäkinen, Kauko; Mäkinen, Pirkko-Liisa; Vahlberg, Tero; Vermeiren, Joan; Bosscher, Douwina; de Cock, Peter; Mändar, Reet (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-04-18)
      <i>Background</i> - Oral microbiome has significant impact on both oral and general health. Polyols have been promoted as sugar substitutes in prevention of oral diseases. We aimed to reveal the effect of candies containing erythritol, xylitol or control (sorbitol) on salivary microbiome.<p><p> <i>Methods</i> - Ninety children (11.3 ± 0.6 years) consumed candies during 3 years. Microbial ...
    • Long-Term Effect of Erythritol on Dental Caries Development during Childhood: A Posttreatment Survival Analysis 

      Falony, G; Honkala, Sisko; Runnel, R; Olak, J; Nommela, R; Russak, S; Saag, M; Makinen, P-L; Makinen, K; Valhberg, T; Honkala, Eino (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-12)
      Objective: Assess the effect of daily consumption of erythritol, xylitol, and sorbitol candies on caries development in mixed dentition during a three-year intervention and three years after the intervention. Methods: 485 Estonian first and second grade primary school children participated. Children were randomly allocated to an erythritol, xylitol, or sorbitol (control) group. Polyol-containing ...