Dental Caries involves interactions between the tooth structure, the microbial biofilm formed on the tooth surface and sugars, as well as salivary and genetic influences. The dynamic caries process consists of rapidly alternating periods of tooth demineralization and remineralization, which, if net demineralization occurs over sufficient time, results in the initiation of specific caries lesions at certain anatomical predilection sites on the teeth.
Dental caries is considered to be the single most common chronic childhood disease, and its prevalence is thought to have increased recently in children 2-5 years of age worldwide, making this age group a global priority.
Fluoride has a key and widespread role in caries prevention and control, which has been demonstrated by a range of evidence of decades. Self-applied and professionally applied fluorides can remineralize and arrest caries lesions.
Extensive lesions are subjected to removal of demineralized tissues and replacement with a filling material
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