Modified CAMBRA Protocol for Caries Risk Assessment in Children Aged 6 to 14 Years.

Background/

Objectives

This study aimed to propose a modified CAMBRA protocol for caries risk analysis in a pediatric population, adapted to their needs and habits.

Methods

A descriptive and analytical observational study was conducted after obtaining approval from the Ethics Committee. Caries risk was determined using the CAMBRA Questionnaire and the modified University of Seville Questionnaire (CAMBRA-OP Questionnaire).

Results

The final study sample consisted of 300 patients aged 6 to 14 years, of whom 54% were boys and 46% were girls. The distribution of caries risk according to CAMBRA was as follows: 33% low, 7% moderate, 48.6% high, and 11.3% extreme. The distribution of caries risk according to the CAMBRA-OP was as follows: 27.7% low, 12.3% moderate, 48.7% high, and 11.3% extreme. Correlating both tests, a statistically significant association was observed between the caries risk determined by the CAMBRA and CAMBRA-OP, observing a strong correlation between both systems (p = 0.001; Cramer's V = 0.826). The two diagnostic models exhibited high concordance (0.815 [p = 0.001]) using Cohen's Kappa index.

Conclusions

This tool is focused on this age group and is easily interpretable by professionals, thus contributing to more effective and personalized prevention of dental caries in childhood.