title: [Etiology and prevention of root caries ].
abstract: The prevalence of root caries is increasing. An optimal prevention is important because of the difficulties encountered in restoring these lesions. The pathogenesis of root and enamel caries have strong similarities. Consequently, for both the same preventive means should be applied. It is important to adjust the intensity of the preventive measures to the risk level of the individual patient. For high risk patients the use of chlorhexidine is advised.
authors.affiliation: Vakgroep Orale Functieleer, Katholieke Universiteit te Nijmegen.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Keltjens
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: van der Hoeven
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Schaeken
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D015995:Prevalence; D012306:Risk; D012307:Risk Factors; D017213:Root Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D005459:Fluorides; D002710:Chlorhexidine