Root caries occur in 23.7% of those 65 and older, a demographic prone to gingival recession and exposed root surfaces, the study authors noted. As baby boomers get older, the number of patients ...

Caries was recorded as present when there was frank cavitation that required restoration. Root caries lesions were not recorded as a carious incidence if there was initial decalcification but a ...

A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time ...

A minimally invasive approach to restoring interproximal root caries using a glass ionomer yielded positive results in a longitudinal study, regardless of the patients' age, gender, or periodontal ...

Forty three percent of 5-year-olds and 57% of 8-year-olds have obvious tooth decay in deciduous teeth, and between 52% and 77% of children aged 8 to 15 years have obvious tooth decay in permanent ...

Typically, tooth decay causes all cavities, including root cavities, to develop. The process occurs over time, and it starts with a sticky film called plaque that develops on your teeth when ...

This is a summary of poster abstract #1044 titled "Effectiveness of SDF in Arresting Root Caries in Different Fluoridated Areas," to be presented by Edward Lo on Friday, June 24, 2016, ...

More information: This is a summary of poster abstract #1044 titled "Effectiveness of SDF in Arresting Root Caries in Different Fluoridated Areas," to be presented by Edward Lo on Friday, June 24 ...