Root Caries

01/01/2021 - "Professionally and Self-Applied Fluorides are Effective in Preventing Dental Root Caries."
01/01/2007 - "Additional fluoride appears to be a preventive and therapeutic treatment for root caries."
12/01/1990 - "The purpose of this study was to examine artificial root caries when light-cured fluoride releasing liners were placed under amalgam restorations. "
01/01/2019 - "With the capability of dentine modification, cross-linking agents were applied with a fluoride regimen, which improved its treatment efficacy of root caries regarding the distribution of ion uptake and recovery of dentine biomechanics."
12/01/2013 - "The efficacy of fluoride on root caries progression may be dose-dependent."

01/01/2011 - "Analysis of the data suggests that the combination of APF gel application and daily regular use of 1100-ppm-F dentifrice may provide additional protection against root caries compared with the dentifrice alone."
10/01/2015 - "This study aimed to evaluate the effect of fluoridated dentifrice (FD) and mouthwash (FM) under different treatment regimens on root caries (RC) inhibition. "
02/01/2015 - "Regular use of dentifrices containing 5,000 ppm F(-) and quarterly professionally applied CHX or SDF varnishes seem to be efficacious to decrease progression and initiation of root caries, respectively. "
02/01/2014 - "Role of fluoridated dentifrices in root caries formation in vitro."
08/01/2007 - "A secondary objective was to compare the dentifrices for root caries remineralization. "

01/01/2017 - "It is concluded that annual application of SDF or SDF/KI solution is effective in preventing root caries among community-dwelling elders in a fluoridated area ( ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02360124). "
01/01/2016 - "Application of SDF solution, with or without application of KI afterwards, is effective in arresting root caries among elders in a water fluoridated area. "
01/01/2020 - "We thought that the application of PNA solution could be a novel treatment for root caries, and examined the microbicidal effect and safety of PNA. "
02/09/2012 - "The objective of this study is to determine if a cross polarization OCT system (CP-OCT) can be used to nondestructively measure a reduction in the reflectivity of natural root caries lesions after exposure to a remineralization solution. "
10/01/2022 - "According to the findings, 5% NaF varnish and 1.23% APF gel prevented root caries, whereas 38% SDF solution prevented and arrested root caries in older adults. "

01/01/2019 - "Silver diamine fluoride seems to be effective in preventing and arresting root caries in older adults compared with placebo, but there is very low certainty in the magnitude of the benefit."
10/01/2021 - "This systematic review was undertaken to address the PICO question: Is silver diamine fluoride (SDF) effective in preventing and arresting root caries lesions in (RCLs) elders? "
01/01/2018 - "Systematic review finds that silver diamine fluoride is effective for both root caries prevention and arrest in older adults."
01/01/2023 - "Older patients' perception of treating root caries with silver diamine fluoride - a qualitative study based on the Theoretical Domains Framework."
09/01/2023 - "Effect of a single application of silver diamine fluoride on root caries after 12 months in institutionalised older adults-A randomised clinical trial."

04/01/1993 - "In addition, antimicrobials, in particular chlorhexidine, can be helpful in inhibiting root caries development. "
07/01/2013 - "To study the preventive effects of chlorhexidine against root caries under oral biofilm in an artificial mouth. "
01/01/2011 - "The aim of this study was to systematically review the present literature on the effect of chlorhexidine varnish (CHX-V) on root caries. "
01/01/2022 - "For healthy, functionally independent elders, chlorhexidine varnish applied every 3 months inhibits root caries, but this bitter-tasting varnish stains the teeth. "
09/01/2013 - "Use of chlorhexidine varnish to prevent root caries may benefit some patients."

01/01/2013 - "To conclude, 5,000 ppm F-toothpaste is significantly more effective for controlling root caries lesion progression and promoting remineralization compared to 1,450 ppm F-toothpaste. "
01/01/2021 - "Within the limit of the present study, the tested toothpaste containing 10% HAP is an effective root caries control toothpaste. "
01/01/2023 - "Toothpaste containing BG with 540ppm-F, 5000ppm-F and 1450ppm-F toothpastes are likely to have a significant impact in reversing and arresting root caries. "
01/01/2016 - "The 5,000-ppm F toothpaste may be a reasonable approach for developing public health programs where root caries control is the main concern. "
06/01/2008 - "The results indicate that the remineralising toothpaste provides a significant benefit in preventing and remineralising root caries in high-risk patients."

12/03/2020 - "This study was aimed to evaluate the effect of a novel surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer (S-PRG) filler-containing cement for root caries. "
04/01/2021 - "Clinical comparison of a micro-hybride resin-based composite and resin modified glass ionomer in the treatment of cervical caries lesions: 36-month, split-mouth, randomized clinical trial."
07/01/2012 - "In turn, these increases place the older population at increased risk for caries; it is estimated that 23.7% of those over the age of 65 have root caries.1 Glass ionomer (GI) seems particularly suitable for restoring root lesions, as it has good esthetic and anti-cariogenic properties, allows for chemical bonding to teeth, and has gained wide acceptance. "
07/01/2011 - "A minimally invasive approach for restoring interproximal root caries lesions with glass ionomer is described."
12/01/2003 - "Glass ionomer restorations were used at higher rates for initial and one-surface restorations, and for conditions such as root caries and dentinal sensitivity."

03/01/2018 - "From the results it became clear that the quality of the various trials is not very high and that there is, at least at the present time, an insufficient solid scientific evidence base that the use of ozone is an effective treatment for dental (root) caries. "
05/01/2012 - "From the review of these, it was concluded that, while some laboratory studies and some short duration clinical studies have suggested that ozone may be effective in the treatment of root caries or killing of oral micro-organisms, the clinical evidence for the use of ozone in treatment of caries is not compelling."
08/01/2007 - "To assess the safety and efficacy of ozone either with or without a root sealant, for the management of leathery root caries. "
01/01/2006 - "The current paper focuses on a description of use of ozone in the management of root caries and considers recent studies in this area. "
12/01/2003 - "Clinical reversal of root caries using ozone, double-blind, randomised, controlled 18-month trial."

09/30/2021 - "FCMs incorporating calcium improved the acid resistance of root dentin and could help prevent root caries."
05/01/2015 - "Arginine with an insoluble calcium compound enhances arresting and reversing buccal, coronal and root caries. "
09/30/2021 - "This study employed an in-air micro-proton-induced X-ray/gamma-ray emission system to assess the effectiveness of fluoride-containing materials (FCMs) incorporating calcium in preventing root caries. "
03/01/2022 - "The absence of calcium or fluoride prevented the complete remineralization of hydroxyapatite on the surface of early root caries. "
01/01/2021 - "This study has provided evidence that fluoride dental varnish either with or without calcium and phosphate has the potential to arrest/reverse root caries, especially noncavitated lesions for patients with xerostomia."

02/01/2017 - "SDF treatment and incorporation of CPP-ACP into GIC restorative material can prevent secondary root caries development. "
09/01/2008 - "The review has revealed that there is evidence for an anticariogenic efficacy of the Enamelon technology for root caries and for the Recaldent technology in significantly slowing the progression of coronal caries and promoting the regression of lesions in randomized, controlled clinical trials. "
01/01/2018 - "Comparison of efficacy of dental varnish containing fluoride either with CPP-ACP or bioglass on root caries: Ex vivo study."
02/01/2020 - "Application of dental varnish containing fluoride either with CPP-ACP or bioglass can effectively prevent root caries. "
02/01/2020 - "[Effect of dental varnish containing fluoride either with CPP-ACP or bioglass on root caries]."

01/01/2011 - "The results of this study provide support for the clinical and community use of the three test materials, in addition to improvement in oral hygiene, to prevent the development of root caries in institutionalised elders."
07/01/1995 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of clinical criteria used in coronal and root caries diagnosis and oral hygiene evaluation as applied in elders. "
02/01/2020 - "Smoking, sex, age and oral hygiene were the variables that showed a consistent and significant association with coronal and root caries. "
03/01/2017 - "Risk indicators for root caries include caries experience, the number of surfaces at risk and poor oral hygiene. "
01/01/2017 - "Epidemiological surveys evaluating the association between oral hygiene and root caries are discussed. "

03/01/2023 - "Considering the limitations of this in vitro study, laser fluorescence is suitable for assessing the depth extent of (non-cavitated) root caries lesions and is a tool for clinical diagnosing and assessing the course of lesion development."
03/01/2023 - "Laser fluorescence measured by DIAGNOdent© is a predictor for the depth of demineralization in carious root caries lesions with intact surfaces. "
03/01/2023 - "The objective was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of radiographic evaluation (XR), visual-tactile assessment (VT), laser-fluorescence (LF) (DIAGNOdent Pen/KaVo), and near-infrared-light transillumination (NILT) (DIAGNOcam/KaVo) on proximal root caries lesions in vitro. "
04/01/2022 - "Laser irradiation prevents root caries: Microhardness and scanning electron microscopy analysis."
11/30/2018 - "In vitro and natural root caries were observed by SS-OCT under wet and dry conditions, followed by confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) and transverse microradiography (TMR). "

09/01/2023 - "The aim of this randomised, single-blinded, placebo-controlled trial was to evaluate the additive effect of a single annual application of SDF for prevention and treatment of incipient root caries in older adult nursing home residents. "
01/01/2023 - "Salivary levels of five microorganisms of root caries in nursing home elderly: a preliminary investigation."
09/01/2014 - "Nursing home residents have high levels of untreated coronal and root caries, particularly those with high needs due to functional impairment but poor access to professional services."
01/01/2013 - "Root caries is prevalent in elderly disabled nursing home residents in Denmark. "
03/01/2005 - "Both coronal and root caries incidence and increments were high in these nursing home residents over the one-year follow-up period."

09/01/2017 - "It delivered the highest level of F to plaque, provided greater measures of efficacy in both remineralization and inhibition of demineralization, and delivered substantial improvement in fluoridation of dentin, suggesting the potential for delivering both coronal and root caries benefits."
01/01/2008 - "Due to the reduced prevalence of edentulism and increased number of people keeping their natural teeth for a longer period, a future increase in root caries is expected, highlighting the importance of studies related to water fluoridation and its relationship with the oral health of adults and elderly, especially referring to tooth root."
01/01/2008 - "This study aimed to investigate root caries prevalence in areas with and without water fluoridation at the Southeast region of São Paulo State, in the adult population, employees of public and private schools, and elderly population. "
01/01/2008 - "There were no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) in the occurrence of root caries according to water fluoridation, although individuals living at non-fluoridated areas presented higher percentage of missing teeth; also, there was higher mean number of intact roots at fluoridated areas (p<0.05). "
01/01/1993 - "Hence, while at the individual level, the slow intra-oral dissolution of fluoride tablets can be of great benefit for coronal caries in children, adolescents, and possibly medically compromised adults (with or without root caries), their contribution on a community basis cannot readily be compared with that of water or salt fluoridation. "

11/01/2003 - "One inlay showed recurrent root caries at 4 years (P). "
01/01/1992 - "The improvement in the physical properties of the cermet glass cements has provided an extension in their clinical use as core build up, lining for inlays, amalgam and composite restoratives, fissure filling, restoration of primary teeth, class II tunnel preparation, treatment of root caries and repair of defective metal margins in crown and inlays."