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Noninvasive dentistry: a dream or reality?
B H Clarkson1, R A M Exterkate
1Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Mich., USA.
Caries Research
|April 15, 2015
Summary
This review explores dental caries prevention and repair, including fluoride and nanohydroxyapatite. Effective noninvasive strategies exist for early lesions, with novel techniques emerging for advanced decay.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Science
- Microbiology
Background:
- Dental caries is a prevalent oral disease requiring effective prevention and treatment strategies.
- Existing treatments range from fluoride applications to advanced biomaterials.
- Understanding lesion progression is crucial for selecting appropriate interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current and emerging strategies for dental caries prevention and repair.
- To evaluate the efficacy of various treatments, including fluoride and nanohydroxyapatite.
- To discuss noninvasive restorative techniques for breached caries lesions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of in vitro and in vivo studies on caries prevention and repair.
- Analysis of clinical data for noninvasive restorative techniques.
- Description of novel restorative approaches using fluorohydroxyapatite crystals.
Main Results:
- Fluoride, calcium, and phosphate treatments show efficacy for intact early caries lesions.
- Noninvasive techniques can be effective by limiting bacterial nutrient supply in breached lesions.
- Novel fluorohydroxyapatite crystal technologies offer promising restorative potential.
Conclusions:
- A range of effective caries prevention and repair strategies are available.
- Noninvasive approaches are viable for both early and advanced caries lesions.
- Further clinical data is essential to validate emerging caries-preventive and restorative methods.
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