Nonrestorative Caries Treatment: A Systematic Review Update

Area of Science:

• Dental Public Health
• Cariology
• Restorative Dentistry

Background:

• Dental caries remains a prevalent global chronic disease, necessitating effective prevention and early intervention strategies.
• Increasing tooth retention in aging populations highlights the need for ongoing dental maintenance and conservative treatments.
• Nonrestorative treatments offer alternatives to traditional fillings, aiming to prevent caries onset and manage existing lesions.

Conclusions:

• Recent clinical studies provide strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of nonrestorative caries treatment options.
• Sealants, fluoride, resin infiltration, and silver diamine fluoride are valuable tools for caries prevention and management.
• These conservative approaches can delay or avoid the need for restorative dental procedures.