Management of root caries in older adults

Abstract

Root surface caries is increasingly common among older adults as they are retaining more natural teeth into older age. Management of root caries includes prevention of new caries and treatment of the existing carious lesions. This lecture will focus on a review of the clinical evidence of the various agents that are effective in preventing and/or arresting root caries. Clinical indications and protocols for using these agents will be presented and discussed. Learning Objectives: •Know the clinical evidence of agents in arresting root caries ; •Understand the indication for arresting root caries ; •Follow or devise clinical protocol for managing root caries.