caries
DESCRIPTION
CariesTRANSCRIPT
Mini Lecture23 February 2012
is a microbial disease of the calcified
tissues of teeth, characterized by
demineralization of inorganic portion
and destruction of organic substance
of tooth
DEFINITION is a disease of microbial origin in
which the dietary carbohydrates are fermented (glukosiltransferase glukan) by the bacteria forming an acid which causes the demineralization of the inorganic part and disintegration of the organic part of the tooth
• Bacterial-induced tooth demineralization or cavitation from imbalance between
risk factors andprotective factors over timeHarris and Christen ( Primary Preventive Dentistry, 1995), Larsen and Bruun (Clinical Cariology, 1994)
Keyes Diagram
microorganism
caries
dental susceptibl
e
diet
Demineralization
Remineralization
Bacteria plus foodmakes the salivavery acidic within
5 minutes
Saliva is normal30 minutesafter eating
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DENTAL CARIES
CARIES CONTROL
DietTooth SalivaBacteria
• Flow rate• Viscosity• Buffering
•S. Mutans• Plaque•Brushing•Flossing• Restoration
•Frequency•Sucrose• Acidic F&B
• Age• Morphology• Fluoride• White spots• Restoration,3 yrs• Enamel lesion• Dentinal lesion• Pulpal lesion•Filling•Dental appliance
Remineralization Demineralization
• Infrequent or inadequate tooth cleaning• Frequent meals and snacks• Large amount of decay causing bacteria• Deficient fluoride in saliva
Cavity
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The Acidogenic TheoryThe Proteolytic Theory
Proteolysis Chelation Theory
Demineralization:
Remineralization:
Its clinical correlation
GV BLACK classification of caries: class I , II , III , IV , V and VIRampant caries Recurrent cariesArrested cariesRoot or cemental cariesBaby bottle caries
1. Pit-and-fissure caries develop initially in the fissures of the teeth, but can spread into the dentine
2. Smooth-surface caries are most common on interdental surfaces, but can occur on any smooth surface of the tooth
3. Root caries attack the cementum and dentine, which becomes exposed as gums recede
Dental CariesDental Caries
Enamel CariesEnamel Caries Dentin CariesDentin Caries Cementum CariesCementum Caries(Root caries)(Root caries)
Smooth surface caries Pit and fissure caries
Primary Caries: lesions on unrestored tooth surfaceSecondary (recurrent) caries: lesions that developed adjacent to a filling.Residual caries: demineralized tissue that has been left behind before a filling is placed
Active caries lesion: progressive carious lesion White spot caries: the first sign of
a caries lesion on enamel that can be detected with the naked eye. Also known as initial or incipient caries.
DXDX ACTIVEACTIVE INACTIVEINACTIVE
COLORCOLOR LIGHTLIGHT DARKDARK
CONSISTENCYCONSISTENCY MUSHYMUSHY FIRMFIRM
MOISTUREMOISTURE WETWET DRYDRY
SYMPTOMSYMPTOM SENSITIVESENSITIVE NONENONE
SHAPESHAPE DEPTH>WIDTDEPTH>WIDTHH
WIDTH>DEPTWIDTH>DEPTHH
. Translucent
zone Dark zone Body of the
lesion Surface
zone
lesion that may have formed years previously and then stopped further progression
multiple active carious lesions occurring
in the same patient
frequently involves surfaces of teeth that
do not usually experience dental caries
eg, bottle or nursing caries, baby caries,
radiation caries, or drug-induced caries.
Goal elimination of source of cariogenic organisms by removal of caries from all deep lesions and placement of temporary restorations early in the treatment
This is very important in effecting reversal of the active caries process
Cavity preparation is done quickly without definitive cavity preparation
Undermined enamel be left to aid in retention of these treatment restorations, especially if restoratives are used that bond to tooth structure.
Pulpal response Pulpal response to the restorative treatment can be observed and endodontic treatment instituted if necessary before planning definitive restoration.
The restoration protects the pulp against further insult and insult and promotes healing of the lesion promotes healing of the lesion by remineralization of affected dentin and stimulation of reparative dentin.
1. CaOH : - bacteriocidal - stimulates reparative dentin2.Reinforced Zinc Oxide-eugenol - reducing pain and sensitivity - bacteriocidal to organisms deep in the
cavity - seals margins for several
months,preventing ingress of nutrients to the organisms
- fair strength
GI : bonds to tooth structure for improved
retention release fluoride reduces organisms
and promotes remineralization good marginal seal fair strength esthetically pleasing
Amalgam has excellent strength maintains occlusal and
proximal relationships fair marginal seal, best for long term temporary
All infected dentin is excavated with large round burs and excavators
being careful not to expose the pulp basic fuchsin effectively identifies
infected dentin. A small amount of firm caries (affected
dentin) is left over sites of potential exposure.
Calcium hydroxide liner - placed in the deepest areas- high pH of the CaOH will neutralize
acid kill bacteria and stimulate formation of restorative dentin.
The rein-forced ZOE/ GI/ Amalgam restoration is placed
After 6-8 weeks - entire restoration removed- any remaining caries is removed - definitive restoration is planned