[Corono-radicular caries: a histoclinical approach].

Area of Science:

• Dental science
• Oral pathology
• Cariology

Context:

• Aging and gingival recession lead to exposed radicular structures.
• Exposed root surfaces are susceptible to cariogenic challenges from the oral environment.
• Root caries represents a growing concern in restorative dentistry.

Purpose:

• To analyze the histological and SEM characteristics of root carious lesions.
• To provide a clinical description of root caries.
• To conduct an epidemiological survey on root caries prevalence and incidence.

Summary:

• Histological and SEM analyses were performed on root carious lesions.
• A clinical description and epidemiological survey were conducted on 112 patients over 16 months.
• The study investigated the factors contributing to the increased frequency of root caries.

Impact:

• Provides insights into the nature and progression of root caries.
• Contributes to understanding the clinical presentation and prevalence of root caries.
• Informs preventive and therapeutic strategies for managing root caries in aging populations.