The caries control concept - Why the caries control concept should replace caries prevention

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How was fluoride redefined?

A therapeutic agent that operates by controlling the initiation and development of dental caries at precavitated stages of lesion formation

What is the only agent so far that has been proven to significantly influence caries incidence rates?

Fluoride

When is fluoride only effective?

When it is present during periods of 'active disease'; that is, when pH decreases and fluctuates as a result of biofilm metabolism (important for caries control!)
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Which intervention may also possess therapeutic properties in the future?

Interventions that are capable of modifying the metabolic activity of the biofilm, to restore the physiological equilibrium at the biofilm-tooth interface

Why do we now propose a shift from the concept of 'caries prevention' to a broader evidence-based concept of 'caries control'?

The caries-controlling effect of interventions could occur on any tooth surface that is covered by a biofilm, whether the surface is noncavitated or cavitated

What does adoption of caries control paradigm necessitates?

That clinicians have the proper diagnostic tools to monitor lesion progression over time

How did the caries control concept matured gradually?

As it became obvious that the clinical criteria for assessing lesion activity were capable of predicting lesion outcomes and help clinicans in making informed treatment decisions

When is a patient performing caries control?

A patient who disturbs to biofilm mechanically (brushing), chemically (fluoride), or by behavorial change (diet)

Which treatments should offered to patients presenting with active caries lesions?

Not only operative treatments

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