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. "
12/01/2013 - "The efficacy of fluoride on root caries progression may be dose-dependent."
12/01/1990 - "Artificial root caries in amalgam restorations: effect of light-cured fluoride releasing liners."
01/01/2015 - "For that purpose, this study evaluated the feasibility of using Cariotester as a root caries diagnostic system and capability of Cariotester to detect effect of fluoride application on inhibiting dentin demineralization. "

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. "

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. "
09/01/2013 - "Use of chlorhexidine varnish to prevent root caries may benefit some patients."
01/01/2011 - "Limited evidence of the effect of chlorhexidine varnish (CHX-V) on root caries."

03/01/1998 - "Resin-modified (light-cured) glass ionomer and polyacid-modified composite resin (compomer) restorations are popular choices for the restoration of root caries and cervical abrasion/erosion lesions, but clinical studies are relatively few and have been published primarily as abstracts. "
03/01/2005 - "This study evaluated the microleakage of resin-modified glass ionomer, flowable compomer and flowable resin composite restorations on a Class V cavity of simulated advanced root caries under a flexural load cycling condition. "
05/01/2014 - "Candidate caries lesions were randomly assigned to an ART group for root caries treatment with the conventional ART technique, filling with glass ionomer, or an ART + Carisolv® gel for the same ART plus the application of a caries solvent (Carisolv®). "
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."

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. "
06/01/2008 - "In contrast, five of 10 participants who only brushed with 1450 ppm F-toothpaste had root caries progression."
06/01/2008 - "Both the intervention programmes controlled root caries development; the hygienist in eight of 10 persons, the 5000 ppm F-toothpaste in seven of 10. "
06/01/2008 - "The results indicate that the remineralising toothpaste provides a significant benefit in preventing and remineralising root caries in high-risk patients."
01/01/2013 - "A randomized clinical trial of the anti-caries efficacy of 5,000 compared to 1,450 ppm fluoridated toothpaste on root caries lesions in elderly disabled nursing home residents."

01/01/1990 - "The effect of stannous and sodium fluoride on coronal caries, root caries and bone loss in rice rats."
01/01/2011 - "The prevented fraction and numbers needed to treat are shown in Table 1. Applications of SDF solution, sodium fluoride varnish and chlorhexidine varnish are more effective in preventing new root caries than OHI alone. "
10/01/2010 - "SDF solution, sodium fluoride varnish, and chlorhexidine varnish were more effective in preventing new root caries than giving OHI alone."
07/01/1994 - "Finally, one study has been described where a sodium fluoride dentifrice successfully reduced root caries. "
05/01/2013 - "For 1° prevention of root caries the recommended "best choice" is a 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride solution professionally applied annually, while for the 2° prevention of root caries, the recommended "best choice" is a 22,500 ppm Sodium Fluoride varnish professionally applied every 3 months."

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."
02/01/2008 - "In vivo: Despite the promising in vitro evidence, the clinical application of ozone in dentistry (so far in management of dental and root caries) has not achieved a strong level of efficacy and cost-effectiveness. "

05/01/2015 - "Arginine with an insoluble calcium compound enhances arresting and reversing buccal, coronal and root caries. "
02/01/2001 - "Following artificial caries formation (2.2 mM calcium, 2.2 mM phosphate, 50 mM acetic acid, 5.0 mg/L fluoride, pH 4.25, 10 days), longitudinal sections (3/tooth, 30 occlusal and cervical caries risk sites per group) were taken for polarized light microscopic examination (water imbibition). "
08/01/2013 - "A new dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine, an insoluble calcium compound, and 1450 ppm fluoride, as sodium monofluorophosphate, provided statistically significantly superior efficacy in arresting and reversing active root caries lesions in adults compared to a matched positive control dentifrice containing fluoride alone."
01/01/2013 - "A clinical investigation of the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride, as sodium monofluorophosphate in a calcium base, on primary root caries."
01/01/2013 - "The purpose of this six-month study was to assess the ability of a new dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine, an insoluble calcium compound, and 1450 ppm fluoride, as sodium monofluorophosphate, to arrest and reverse primary root caries lesions in adults. "

08/01/2013 - "After 6 months product use, 70.5% of root caries lesions improved for subjects using the arginine-containing dentifrice compared to 58.1% for subjects using the positive control. "
05/01/2015 - "Arginine with an insoluble calcium compound enhances arresting and reversing buccal, coronal and root caries. "
08/01/2013 - "To compare the efficacy of a new dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride to a positive control dentifrice containing 1450 ppm fluoride alone in arresting and reversing primary root caries lesions in adults. "
08/01/2013 - "Comparing the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride to a dentifrice containing 1450 ppm fluoride alone in the management of primary root caries."
08/01/2013 - "A new dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine, an insoluble calcium compound, and 1450 ppm fluoride, as sodium monofluorophosphate, provided statistically significantly superior efficacy in arresting and reversing active root caries lesions in adults compared to a matched positive control dentifrice containing fluoride alone."

08/01/2013 - "A new dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine, an insoluble calcium compound, and 1450 ppm fluoride, as sodium monofluorophosphate, provided statistically significantly superior efficacy in arresting and reversing active root caries lesions in adults compared to a matched positive control dentifrice containing fluoride alone."
01/01/2013 - "A clinical investigation of the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride, as sodium monofluorophosphate in a calcium base, on primary root caries."
01/01/2013 - "The purpose of this six-month study was to assess the ability of a new dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine, an insoluble calcium compound, and 1450 ppm fluoride, as sodium monofluorophosphate, to arrest and reverse primary root caries lesions in adults. "

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. "
08/01/2015 - "Based on clinical examinations and questionnaires, data on root caries, socioeconomic status, body mass index, dietary habits, alcohol consumption, tobacco use and oral hygiene routines were collected from 4369 adults aged 21-89 who took part in a survey covering 13 municipalities across Denmark. "
12/01/2008 - "Poor oral hygiene was found in 86%, root caries in 51% and coronal caries in 46%. "
06/01/2007 - "Many elderly suffer from reduced salivary flow, poor oral hygiene and increased levels of cariogenic bacteria and are considered to be at an increased risk for coronal and root caries. "

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."
02/01/1986 - "In an attempt to determine the association between overall health status, medication history, and oral hygiene status and root caries, 24 older persons residing independently in the community and 23 residents of a nursing home were interviewed and received oral examinations, using the Oral Hygiene Index and the Root Caries Index. "
01/01/2013 - "A randomized clinical trial of the anti-caries efficacy of 5,000 compared to 1,450 ppm fluoridated toothpaste on root caries lesions in elderly disabled nursing home residents."

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."

11/01/2000 - "The findings from this study of the very old suggest that coronal and root caries remain prevalent, with high levels of dental care utilization among those who have retained natural teeth. "
07/01/1996 - "Root caries and root defects in urban and rural adults: the Florida Dental Care Study."
06/01/2014 - "A falling rate of edentulism and a higher risk for root caries with increasing age may predict the need for more complex dental care as our population ages."
06/01/2001 - "Key geriatric oral health issues for Australia include: edentulism is decreasing and older Australians are retaining more natural teeth; coronal and root caries are significant problems, especially as older adults become more functionally dependent, cognitively impaired, and medically compromised; the oral health status of institutionalised older Australians is poor; the onset of severe oral diseases appears to occur in many older Australians prior to their institutionalisation, when they are homebound and dependent upon carers; carers of older adults do not have access to practical education about dental care; the majority of older Australians are eligible to use public-funded dental services, but barriers limit their access to these services; few Australian public or private dental services are designed with a geriatric focus; geriatric dental education does not have a high profile in Australian dental schools; no specialty exists in Australia for geriatric dentistry, nor is there a national geriatric dentistry association."
11/01/2000 - "This article reports on coronal and root caries prevalence and dental care utilization patterns of elderly Iowans aged 79 years or older. "

01/01/2009 - "By the end of the study, following three years of product use, an evaluation was performed to compare baseline data to the three-year data for root caries and dental crown survival. "
12/01/2008 - "Caries measurements were the DMFT Index for crowns and for roots, Tooth Health Index for crowns and roots, Tooth caries, Root caries and Tooth restoration. "
06/30/2006 - "Extracted human second maxillary premolars (n = 210) were used; teeth with root caries, artificial crowns, extensive fillings or with previous endodontic treatment were excluded from this investigation. "
06/01/2006 - "Geriatric MID helps clinicians to address the ever-increasing restorative challenges presented by older patients, including erosion, abrasion, demineralization, rampant coronal and root caries, retained roots, recurrent caries (necessitating crowns and other repairs), subgingival caries, "wet" oral environments, salivary dysfunction, disruptive behaviours, poor compliance with preventive care, high plaque levels, and financial and other restrictions on care options. "
04/01/2006 - "Excluded from further analysis were teeth with root caries, artificial crowns, extensive fillings, or endodontic treatments. "