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Root caries: prevention and chemotherapy

J A Jones1

  • 1Dental Service (160), Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford, MA 01730, USA.

American Journal of Dentistry
|December 1, 1995
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Root caries is a growing concern for older adults with natural teeth. Early identification and a combination of fluoride therapies, dietary changes, and antimicrobial agents can prevent and treat root caries effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Dentistry
  • Caries Prevention

Background:

  • Increasing tooth retention in the elderly leads to more root surfaces at risk for caries.
  • Gingival recession in older populations further elevates root caries risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on prevention and chemotherapeutic strategies for root caries.
  • To provide recommendations for risk assessment and clinical management of root caries.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research.
  • Development of clinical examination protocols and risk assessment strategies.

Main Results:

  • Identified key risk factors for root caries in the elderly, including age, periodontal disease, recession, medication use, and poor hygiene.

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  • Recommended annual bite-wing radiographs and examination of proximal surfaces for risk assessment.
  • Proposed a tiered approach to prevention and treatment based on risk level, incorporating fluoride, diet, and antimicrobials.

    • Conclusions:

    • Clinicians can improve identification of elderly patients at risk for root caries.
    • A comprehensive approach combining risk assessment, fluoride therapy, dietary modifications, and antimicrobial agents is effective for managing root caries.