The caries balance: contributing factors and early detection

J Calif Dent Assoc. 2003 Feb;31(2):129-33.

Abstract

The aim of this article is to present a brief overview of the dental caries process, in particular, the management of dental caries and the role of early detection methods in the clinical management of caries.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • California / epidemiology
  • Cariostatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • DMF Index
  • Dental Caries Activity Tests
  • Dental Caries* / diagnosis
  • Dental Caries* / epidemiology
  • Dental Caries* / microbiology
  • Dental Caries* / prevention & control
  • Fluorides / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Risk Assessment
  • Streptococcus mutans / pathogenicity

Substances

  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Fluorides