title: Caries management by risk assessment care paths for prosthodontic patients: oral microbial control and management.
abstract: The development of an oral care path focuses on the identification of the early indicators of disease. Once the risks have been identified and diagnosed, the proper therapies can be selected and prescribed. The experienced practitioner must meld clinical experience and observation with evidence-based scientific dentistry and information on the treatment and prevention of continued disease for the prosthodontic patient after restorations have been completed. The incorporation of dental implants has not allowed for complications of caries and periodontal disease on teeth and implants. Osseoseparation is necessary for justification of continued maintenance.
authors.affiliation: American Board of Prosthodontics, Advanced Prosthodontic Education, Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Continuing Dental Education, Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
authors.forename: Roy T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Yanase
authors.forename: Hamilton H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Le
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000382:microbiology*; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology*; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000737:chemistry*; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D014100:Toothpastes; D005459:Fluorides
keywords: Care paths; Caries management; Patients; Prosthodontic; Risk assessment