Monitoring of Root Caries Lesions

2017 ◽  
pp. 70-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iain A. Pretty
Keyword(s):  
Root Caries ◽  
Caries Lesions

scholarly journals Efficacy of conventional fluoridated toothpastes containing arginine and high-fluoride toothpastes on the control of root caries in patients undergone radiotherapy of head-and-neck: a randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilia Velo ◽  
Marina Giacominni ◽  
Leticia Brianezzi ◽  
Rafael Gonçalves ◽  
Giovanna Zabeu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Glass Ionomer Cement ◽  
Similar Efficacy ◽  
Root Caries ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
High Fluoride ◽  
Usphs Criteria ◽  
Caries Lesions

Abstract This parallel, triple-blind RCT evaluated the restorative performance of a resin-modified glass-ionomer-cement (RMGIC) in irradiated patients and the prevention of root caries lesions adjacent to restoration, comparing the effect of conventional (control) concentration, high-fluoride (F) containing fTCP and arginine-based toothpastes. A total of 63 lesions was screened and 60 were included into randomized distribution into three groups (N- participants in baseline/n- root caries lesions): G1 = 1,450 ppm F (N = 10/n = 17); G2 = 5,000 ppm F + fTCP (N = 7/n = 18) and G3 = 1,450 ppm F + arginine + CaCO3 (N = 6/n = 25). Based on eligibility criteria, all patients were mandatory enrolled after completed 3-month of radiotherapy of head-and-neck. Two calibrated operators performed the restorative procedures (RMGIC - Vitremer) and two calibrated examiners (Kappa = 0.94) evaluated the restorations based on modified USPHS criteria at baseline, 1, 3 and 6-month follow-up. Data was collected and statistically assessed with Kruskal-Wallis test (p < 0.05). There were no statistically significance differences among the performance of the restoration among the three groups regarding the criteria retention, marginal adaptation, marginal staining, post-operative sensitivity, adjacent caries, color alteration, anatomic form and surface texture (p > 0.05). Even with oral complications caused by radiation-therapy, if the restorations are properly performed and patients are under professional supervision, high-F presented similar efficacy of arginine and conventional-containing toothpastes to prevent secondary caries. Clinical relevance: This clinical trial brings new evidences about the regular use of high-F, arginine-based and conventional-F containing toothpastes in irradiated patients under supervision of a multidisciplinary team and the encouragement of self-cooperation.

Explorer probing of root caries lesions: an in vitro study

2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
John J. Warren ◽  
Steven M. Levy ◽  
James S. Wefel
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Root Caries ◽  
Caries Lesions

Evaluation of Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence to assess lesion depth in cavitated and non-cavitated root caries lesions – an in vitro study

2021 ◽  
pp. 102675
Author(s):  
Deborah Kreher ◽  
Kyung-Jin Park ◽  
Gerhard Schmalz ◽  
Ellen Schulz-Kornas ◽  
Rainer Haak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Root Caries ◽  
Lesion Depth ◽  
Caries Lesions

Profiling of dental plaque microflora on root caries lesions and the protein-degrading activity of these bacteria

2010 ◽  
pp. 243-244
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Hashimoto ◽  
Takuichi Sato ◽  
Hidetoshi Shimauchi ◽  
Nobuhiro Takahashi
Keyword(s):  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Root Caries ◽  
Caries Lesions

scholarly journals How to Intervene in the Caries Process in Older Adults: A Joint ORCA and EFCD Expert Delphi Consensus Statement

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 459-465
Author(s):  
Sebastian Paris ◽  
Avijit Banerjee ◽  
Peter Bottenberg ◽  
Lorenzo Breschi ◽  
Guglielmo Campus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Salivary Flow ◽  
Root Caries ◽  
Delphi Consensus ◽  
Restorative Treatment ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Systemic Health ◽  
Caries Lesions

<b><i>Aim:</i></b> To provide recommendations for dental clinicians for the management of dental caries in older adults with special emphasis on root caries lesions. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A consensus workshop followed by a Delphi consensus process were conducted with an expert panel nominated by ORCA, EFCD, and DGZ boards. Based on a systematic review of the literature, as well as non-systematic literature search, recommendations for clinicians were developed and consented in a two-stage Delphi process. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Demographic and epidemiologic changes will significantly increase the need of management of older adults and root caries in the future. Ageing is associated with a decline of intrinsic capacities and an increased risk of general diseases. As oral and systemic health are linked, bidirectional consequences of diseases and interventions need to be considered. Caries prevention and treatment in older adults must respond to the patient’s individual abilities for self-care and cooperation and often involves the support of caregivers. Systemic interventions may involve dietary counselling, oral hygiene instruction, the use of fluoridated toothpastes, and the stimulation of salivary flow. Local interventions to manage root lesions may comprise local biofilm control, application of highly fluoridated toothpastes or varnishes as well as antimicrobial agents. Restorative treatment is often compromised by the accessibility of such root caries lesions as well as the ability of the senior patient to cooperate. If optimum restorative treatment is impossible or inappropriate, long-term stabilization, e.g., by using glass-ionomer cements, and palliative treatments that aim to maintain oral function as long and as well as possible may be the treatment of choice for the individual.

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