Bookvolume editor, Marcela Rocha de Olivera Carrilho.
Contents:
Incidence, prevelance and global distribution of root caries
Etiology, risk factors and groups of risk
Specificities of caries on root surface
Root surface biofilms and caries
Endogenous enzymes in root caries
Root surface caries, rationale behind good diagnostic practice
Assessing the risk of developing carious lesions in root surfaces
Assessment of root caries lesion activity and its histopathological features
Monitoring of root caries lesions
Biofilm control and oral hygiene practices
Convential preventive therapies (fluoride) on root caries lesions
New preventive approaches part I: functional peptides and other therapies to prevent tooth demineralization
New preventive approaches part II: role of dentin biomodifiers in caries progression
Management of cavitated root caries lesions: minimium intervention and alternatives
Clinical performance of root surface restorations
Concluding remarks.