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Dental Caries

A biofilm-mediated, diet modulated, multifactorial, non-communicable, dynamic disease resulting in net mineral loss of dental hard tissues.

Caries Activity

The occurrence and progression of existing caries lesions and the development of new lesions.

Active Caries Lesions

Lesions characterized by soft or leathery dentin, associated with constant demineralization.

Inactive Caries Lesions

Lesions characterized by shiny, hard dentin and stable condition not favoring demineralization.

Caries Assessment

The evaluation of characteristics of a caries lesion once it has been detected.

Caries Activity Risk Factors

Conditions that increase the likelihood of caries activity, such as diet, absence of saliva, and dysbiosis.

Initial Enamel Lesions

Early stages of caries where increased enamel porosity is observed.

Visual-Tactile Assessment

A method for assessing caries activity based on sight and touch of dental lesions.

Caries Risk

The likelihood of a patient developing or progressing carious lesions.

Caries Classification System

A system used to categorize caries lesions based on their status: sound, initial, moderate, advanced, according to ADA and ICDAS.

LumiCare

A caries detection rinse that uses fluorescent nanoparticles to identify active caries lesions.

Calcivis

An imaging system that detects active lesions by illuminating areas of free calcium.

QLF

Quantitative Light induced Fluorescence, a method to assess mineral loss and indicate active lesions.

Demineralization

The process of mineral loss from dental hard tissues, leading to caries progression.

Remineralization

The natural process of restoring minerals to dental hard tissues to reverse early stages of caries.

Plaque Stagnation Areas

Tooth surfaces where plaque is likely to accumulate, increasing the risk of caries activity.

Caries Activity Assessment Tools

Devices and methods used to assess and monitor caries activity, including radiographs and fluorescence.

Active Dentin Lesions

Dentin lesions that appear wet, orangish, opaque, and feel soft.

Arrested Dentin Lesions

Dentin lesions that appear brownish to black, shiny, semi-transparent, and feel firm to hard.

Sound Occlusal Surface

Healthy tooth surface without any carious lesions or damage.

Longitudinal Assessment

Ongoing evaluation of dental lesions over time to determine changes in their condition.