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Dental caries.

Robert H Selwitz1, Amid I Ismail, Nigel B Pitts

  • 1College of Dentistry, Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, University of Florida, FL, USA. RSelwitz@dental.ufl.edu

Lancet (London, England)
|January 9, 2007
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Dental caries, or tooth decay, is a widespread chronic disease affecting all ages. Prevention focuses on common risk factors, while treatment uses minimally invasive methods to manage the decay process.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Dental caries (tooth decay) is a highly prevalent global chronic disease.
  • It results from a complex interplay of acid-producing bacteria, dietary carbohydrates, and host factors like saliva and tooth structure.
  • Caries affects teeth throughout life, including aggressive forms in early childhood primary teeth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the multifactorial nature of dental caries development.
  • To identify key risk factors contributing to caries.
  • To emphasize a risk-based approach for prevention and minimally invasive strategies for treatment.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes information on the etiology and risk factors of dental caries.
  • It discusses the progression of the disease in various tooth structures.

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  • It highlights current approaches to primary prevention and secondary treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Dental caries is influenced by numerous factors including bacterial load, diet, salivary function, fluoride exposure, oral hygiene, feeding practices, and socioeconomic status.
    • The disease manifests differently across age groups and tooth types.
    • Effective prevention strategies target shared risk factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Primary prevention of dental caries should address common risk factors comprehensively.
    • Secondary prevention and treatment require a long-term, minimally invasive, tissue-preserving approach tailored to individual patient needs.