Caries Risk Assessment in Adults Using the Cariogram.

Area of Science:

• Dental Public Health
• Cariology
• Preventive Dentistry

Background:

• Early detection of caries risk is vital for effective prevention.
• Non-operative management strategies are crucial for caries control in adults.
• The Cariogram software offers a method for assessing individual caries risk.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify adult patients at high risk for dental caries.
• To implement individualized prophylactic programs based on risk assessment.
• To evaluate the utility of Cariogram software in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• The study involved 100 adult patients (59 women, 41 men) aged 19-65.
• Data collected included medical history, clinical examination, saliva tests (Saliva-Check Buffer), and microbial analysis (Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus).
• Caries risk was assessed using the Cariogram software.

Main Results:

• Significant risk factors for caries included DMFT, lactobacilli levels, Streptococcus mutans levels, plaque amount, food intake frequency, and diet content.
• Fluoride application, saliva rate, and saliva buffer capacity showed insignificant correlations with caries risk in this study.
• Cariogram analysis highlighted specific factors contributing to individual caries risk.

Conclusions:

• Cariogram is a valuable tool for evaluating caries risk in clinical settings.
• The software facilitates the planning of preventive, non-operative caries management.
• Individualized risk assessment using Cariogram supports tailored dental care strategies.