title: Why, what and how: caries control for erupting molars.
abstract: This article aims to update the practitioner on the various techniques and interventions available to prevent or control caries during this high-risk period. The evidence to support provision of toothbrushing advice, placement of fissure sealants and fluoride varnish application is considered, along with more novel methods. An evidence-based protocol is suggested to help the practitioner determine when further intervention is required and what action to undertake. Clinical Relevance: This article aims to reinforce the need for rigorous caries prevention in an erupting permanent molar and provides an update on the evidence behind a range of clinical techniques used for this purpose.
authors.forename: Helen J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.forename: Annie G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: Haris
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Batley
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Deery
mesh_terms: D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002364:Caseins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002638:Chewing Gum; D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055094:Evidence-Based Dentistry; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014078:Tooth Eruption / Q000502:physiology*; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D002364:Caseins; D002638:Chewing Gum; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; C447032:casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate nanocomplex