An in vitro study of root caries of front teeth .
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2012-06
Автори
Boteva, E.
Marinova, M.
Karayasheva, D.
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Централна медицинска библиотека, МУ София / Central Medical Library - MU Sofia
Резюме
Root carieses can occur on root surfaces exposed to bacteria. They
are typically diagnosed in patients with periodontal diseases and gingival recessions.
Frequencies are higher among elderly patients, although root caries can appear in
middle-aged and in young patients. The аim of the present study was to investigate
the frequency of root caries of front teeth with sound crowns and high resistance,
which has overcome the demineralization and the caries and were extracted due
to periodontal reasons. All teeth n = 123 were sound and matured, from the same
geographical region and dental practice area. After cleaning and draying, they were
observed under magnifi cation x5. The incisors and premolars were separated in six
groups. Root caries was observed under magnifi cation x5, diagnosed with probe and
registered by two examiners. The data was registered according to the criteria: Margins
(2/3-1/2) in dentine and cementum and origin of the lesion on root surface. The
size of the lesions observed varied from minimum 1 mm² to massive tissue losses
on two to three surfaces of the root surface. The general frequency of root caries
was 25%, which was symptomatic for all groups of teeth with generalized elderly and
pathological periodontal changes. Early prevention of root caries is essential. Dietary
restriction of erosive beverages and sticky sweeteners is an essential part of the
general treatment and preventive plan. The usual mouthrinsis, electric toothbrushes,
vitamin C, intradental brushes included in standard periodontal treatment must be
carefully revised in relation to patients DMFT.
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Address for correspondence:
Dr. E. Boteva;
Department of Conservative Dentistry;
Faculty of Dental Medicine;
Medical University – Sofia;
1 G. Sofi iski str.;
1000 Sofi a, Bulgaria;
e-mail: e_boteva@abv.bg
Ключови думи
dental caries, root caries, epidemiology
Цитирания
E. Boteva, M. Marinova and D. Karayasheva. An in vitro study of root caries of front teeth - Acta medica bulgarica , 39, 2012, No 2,68-72