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Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Published on: March 31, 2021

Implementing caries risk assessment and clinical interventions.

Douglas A Young¹, John D B Featherstone

¹Department of Dental Practice, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA.

Dental Clinics of North America

|July 16, 2010

Summary

This article provides a practical method for applying scientific dental caries information into clinical practice. It uses the Caries Balance/Imbalance Model and risk assessment for evidence-based patient treatment options.

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Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Published on: March 31, 2021

Area of Science:

Dental Science
Clinical Practice Implementation

Background:

Scientific understanding of dental caries has advanced.
Translating this knowledge into routine clinical practice remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a practical methodology for integrating scientific caries information into clinical practice.
To illustrate evidence-based treatment options using established models and procedures.

Main Methods:

Utilizing the Caries Balance/Imbalance Model.
Implementing a practical caries risk assessment procedure for patients aged 6 years to adult.
Presenting example forms and clinical protocols.

Main Results:

A structured approach for applying scientific caries knowledge is proposed.
The methodology facilitates the selection of evidence-based treatment options.
The provided examples are illustrative, not prescriptive.

Conclusions:

The proposed methodology offers a practical framework for enhancing clinical decision-making in caries management.
This approach supports the consistent application of evidence-based dentistry.
Clinicians can adapt the examples to their specific practice needs.