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

"The DMF underestimated the occurrence of caries lesions in individuals but was the fastest method to apply," the authors wrote (BMC Oral Health, July 6, 2018). "ICDAS obtained detailed information ...

A new caries treatment technique that bridges the gap between remineralization and restoration could do away with that age-old dilemma: Is it better to wait and watch or drill and fill? Developed by ...

Caries lesions, also known as cavities, have traditionally been treated by drilling into tooth surfaces and filling the defects with restorative materials.

Conclusions NILT examination has an appropriate sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy for detecting early interproximal caries lesions and can be considered as a method of choice for detecting ...

The present study compared the diagnostic accuracy of PSP and NILT examination methods for the detection of early caries lesions without any clinical visibility of the proximal carious lesions.

The study aimed to compare the caries-preventing effect of a fluoride-free, hydroxyapatite toothpaste and toothpaste with sodium fluoride.

Those who have had surgical obesity treatment have a higher risk of dental caries than before surgery. They also often experience a general decline in oral health.

Regular use of fluoride varnish can prevent caries in primary teeth. Advantages or disadvantages regarding further patient-relevant outcomes remain unclear due to a lack of data.

Recurrent dental caries or cavities are becoming increasingly common, but their diagnosis remains highly subjective and unreliable. This is because there is currently no dental imaging technique ...