title: Cariology for the 21st Century: current caries management concepts for dental practice.
abstract: The objective of this manuscript is to provide an overview of currently accepted, evidence-based and/or expert opinion recommendations for the prevention and management of dental caries in dental practice. Discussions are centered on current concepts for caries lesion detection (e.g., cavitated and non-cavitated lesions) and diagnosis (e.g., active vs. arrested lesions), including thresholds for non-surgical (e.g., fluorides, sealant) and surgical (i.e., restorative) interventions, risk assessment, and a review of caries management interventions for caries disease management. The goal is to prevent and manage the caries disease process using patient-centered, risk-based interventions supported by the best available evidence, taking into account the dentist's clinical expertise and the patient's treatment needs and preferences, in order to maintain or re-establish health and preserve tooth structure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors.forename: Margherita
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fontana
authors.forename: Carlos Gonzalez
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Cabezas
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
mesh_terms: D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D055094:Evidence-Based Dentistry; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D018570:Risk Assessment
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents