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13 lip 2020 · The document discusses dental caries prevention through various methods including chemical, nutritional, and mechanical approaches. It outlines primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention and describes current prevention techniques such as fluoride application, dental sealants, and educating parents on infant oral healthcare.
- Caries in children and adolescents
Dental caries is a localized pathological process caused by...
- Early childhood caries
This document discusses early childhood caries and nursing...
- Caries in children and adolescents
27 sty 2020 · Dental caries is a localized pathological process caused by an imbalance between demineralization and remineralization of teeth. It requires the presence of acid-producing bacteria, dietary substrate, and host factors. Early childhood caries and rampant caries can develop when children consume sugary foods and drinks frequently, especially at ...
27 sty 2014 · This document discusses early childhood caries and nursing caries. It begins with definitions of dental caries and classifications based on anatomic site, severity, progression, and chronology. It then focuses on nursing caries, describing the etiological agents, clinical features, progression, implications, management, and prevention.
8 sie 2023 · The presence of dental caries in the primary dentition of young children is known as early childhood caries (ECC), which is defined as one or more decayed, missing (resulting from caries) or filled teeth in primary dentition in children of up to 71 months of age.
Dental caries continues to be a major problem in dentistry and should receive significant attention in everyday practice, not only from the standpoint of restorative procedures but also in terms of preventive measures designed to reduce the problem.
This document discusses dental caries (tooth decay), including its definitions, classifications, early theories of causation, current understanding of etiology, and approaches to diagnosis and management.
20 gru 2019 · Early Childhood Caries (ECC) Any tooth decay, including extractions and fillings from previous decay, in the primary dentition. Severe Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) • Distinctive pattern of tooth decay that begins on upper primary teeth.
