title: Considering a new paradigm in caries diagnosis. Towards a more conservative approach to treatment.
abstract: Advances in the understanding of caries and the introduction of new treatment techniques have led to the development of a new approach, or new paradigm. This paper contrasts the new paradigm with its predecessor, discusses the implications of both for the diagnosis and treatment of caries, and describes impediments to the adoption of the new paradigm.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, USA.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Boonyasai
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D003732:Dental Caries Activity Tests; D003733:Dental Caries Susceptibility; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D014089:Tooth Remineralization