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Root caries in the elderly: an update for the next century
1Dental Service, Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, Michigan, USA.
Journal (Indiana Dental Association)
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Root caries presents a growing dental challenge, especially for aging adults. Management requires multidisciplinary approaches, focusing on prevention, remineralization, and restorative treatments for effective root caries control.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Geriatric Oral Health
Background:
- Root caries is an increasing concern for dental professionals.
- Aging populations retain more teeth, leading to a higher prevalence of root caries.
- Complex intraoral and environmental risk factors complicate root caries management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the challenges and emerging strategies in managing root caries.
- To emphasize the need for dental professionals to stay updated on root caries treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on root caries etiology and management.
- Analysis of risk factors and treatment modalities.
- Discussion of preventive and restorative approaches.
Main Results:
- Root caries management is complex due to multiple risk factors.
- Prevention is the preferred strategy.
- Remineralization and restorative options exist for existing root caries.
Conclusions:
- Dental professionals must be aware of evolving root caries management techniques.
- A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for addressing this growing oral health issue.
- Continued research into new prevention and treatment strategies is essential.