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Dental Caries
Chapter 13
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“The mouth is the gateway to the rest of the
body, a mirror of our overall well-being.”
Harold C. Slavkin, D.D.S.
Former Director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, and
Dean of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry
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Everyday in the United States, millions of
people including children, working families,
and the elderly live in constant pain as a result
of oral disease or injury to the mouth.
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Introduction
Dental caries is an infectious bacterial disease
that has plagued humans since the beginning
of recorded history. What is dental caries?
Simply stated, it is tooth decay.
Today, because of scientific advances and new
technologies, dentistry is developing new
strategies for managing dental caries.
These strategies emphasize prevention
and early intervention.
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You cannot be healthy without oral health.
Oral health and general health should not
be interpreted as separate entities.
Oral health is a critical component of health.
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Dental Caries: A Bacterial Infection
• There are two specific groups of bacteria
found in the mouth that are responsible for
dental caries:
– Mutans streptococci (Streptococcus mutans)
– Lactobacilli
• They are found in relatively large numbers
in the dental plaque.
• The presence of lactobacilli in the mouth
indicates a high sugar intake.
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Transmission of Caries Causing Bacteria
• Mutans streptococci are transmitted through saliva,
most frequently the mother’s, to the infant.
• When mothers have high counts of mutans
streptococci in their mouths, the babies also have
high counts of the same bacteria in their mouth.
• Women should be certain their own mouths are
healthy.
• When the number of caries causing bacteria in the
mouth increases, the risk for developing dental
caries also increases.
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Dental Plaque
• Dental plaque is a colorless, soft, sticky
coating that adheres to the teeth.
• Plaque remains attached to the tooth despite
movements of the tongue, water rinsing,
water spray, or less than thorough brushing.
• Formation of plaque on a tooth concentrates
millions of microorganisms on that tooth.
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Fig. 13-1 Dental plaque made visible with disclosing agent
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Structure of Enamel
• Enamel is the most highly mineralized tissue
in the body.
• Enamel is stronger than bone.
• Enamel consists of microscopic crystals of
hydroxapatite arranged in structural layers or rods,
also known as prisms.
• The enamel crystals are surrounded by water.
• The water and protein components in the tooth are
important because that is how the acids travel into
the tooth and the minerals travel out and the tooth
structure dissolves.
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Fig. 13-2 Dental caries
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The Caries Process
• For caries to develop, three factors must
occur at the same time:
– A susceptible tooth
– Diet rich in fermentable carbohydrates
– Specific bacteria (regardless of other factors,
caries cannot occur without bacteria)
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Fig. 13-3 Dental caries
(Courtesy Ivoclar, Vivadent, Amhurst, NY.)
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Areas for Development of Caries
• Pit and fissure caries occurs primarily on the
occlusal surfaces and buccal and lingual grooves
of posterior teeth, as well as in lingual pits of the
maxillary incisors.
• Smooth surface caries occurs on intact enamel
other than pits and fissures.
• Root surface caries occurs on any surface of
the root.
• Secondary, or recurrent, caries occurs on the
tooth surrounding a restoration.
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Stages of Caries Development
• It usually takes a period of time, from months to years,
for a carious lesion to develop.
• It is an ongoing process, characterized by alternating
periods of demineralization and remineralization.
– Demineralization is the dissolving of the calcium and
phosphate from the hydroxyapatite crystals.
– Remineralization is the calcium and phosphate being
redeposited in previously demineralized areas.
• It is possible to have the processes of demineralization
and remineralization occur without any loss of tooth
structure.
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Stages of Caries Development-cont’d
• Incipient lesion develops in the earliest stages
when caries begins to demineralize the enamel.
• Overt, or frank, lesion is characterized by
cavitation (the development of a cavity or hole
in the tooth).
• Rampant: The time between the onset of the
incipient lesion and the development of the
cavity is rapid and there are multiple lesions
throughout the mouth.
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Fig. 13-4 A, The earliest sign of decay is decalcification
(Courtesy Dr. John Featherstone, University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry.)
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Fig. 13-4 B, Dental caries
(Courtesy Dr. Frank Hodges, Santa Rosa, CA.)
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Fig. 13-4 C, Dental caries
(Courtesy Dr. Frank Hodges, Santa Rosa, CA.)
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Fig. 13-5 Severely decayed molar on a child
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Fig. 13-6 Decay on the lingual of a maxillary lateral incisor
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Root Caries
• Root caries is becoming more prevalent and is a
concern for the elderly population who often have
gingival recession exposing the root surfaces.
• People are living longer and keeping their teeth
longer. Older people are often taking medications
known to reduce salivary flow.
• Carious lesions form more quickly on root surfaces
than coronal caries because the cementum on the
root surface is softer than enamel and dentin.
• Like coronal caries, root caries has periods of
demineralization and remineralization.
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Fig. 13-7 Root caries
(Courtesy Dr. John Featherstone, University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry.)
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Secondary, or Recurrent, Caries
• Secondary, or recurrent, caries starts to form in the small
spaces or gaps between the tooth and the margins of a
restoration.
• Bacteria are able to thrive in these areas.
• When dental restorations need to be replaced, it is
because there is recurrent caries under the existing
restoration.
• New restorative materials that are bonded to the tooth
structure eliminate the gap between tooth and filling
where microleakage can occur. Restorative materials that
slowly release fluoride help to prevent secondary caries.
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Fig. 13-8 Recurrent caries under an amalgam restoration
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The Role of Saliva
• Physical protection provides a cleansing effect. Thick, or
viscous, saliva is less effective than a more watery saliva in
clearing carbohydrates.
• Chemical protection contains calcium, phosphate, and
fluoride. It keeps calcium there ready to be used during
remineralization. It includes buffers, bicarbonate, phosphate,
and small proteins that neutralize the acids after we ingest
fermentable carbohydrates.
• Antibacterial substances in saliva work against the bacteria.
• If salivary function is reduced for any reason, such as from
illness or medications or due to radiation therapy, the teeth
are at increased risk for decay.
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Diagnosis of Dental Caries
• Detectable explorer “stick”
• Radiographs
• Visual
• Laser caries detector
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Laser Caries Detector
• The laser caries detector is used to
diagnose caries and reveal bacterial
activity under the enamel surface.
• Carious tooth structure is less
dense and gives off a higher reading
than non- carious tooth structure.
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Fig. 13-10 Visual and radiographic appearance
of seemingly intact molar
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Fig. 13-11 Cross section of molar showing decay
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Methods of Caries Intervention
• Fluoride: A variety of types are available to
strengthen the tooth against solubility to acid.
• Antibacterial therapy: Products such as
chlorhexidine rinses are effective.
• Fermentable carbohydrates: Reduce the amount
and frequency of ingestion.
• Salivary flow can be increased by chewing
sugarless gum, for example, those with a non-
sugar sweetener such as xylitol.
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Fig. 13-12 Preventive measures against caries.
A, Fluoride rinse. B, Chlorhexidine rinse. C, Xylitol gum.
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Risk Assessment for Dental Caries
• If the patient’s risk for developing dental caries can
be determined, it is possible to prevent the caries
from developing by beginning appropriate preventive
treatment.
• Caries risk assessment tests are based on the
amount of mutans streptococci and lactobacilli
present in the saliva.
• High bacterial counts indicate a high caries risk, low
counts indicate a low risk for caries. If the preventive
measures are not provided, carious lesions are likely
to develop.
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Indication for Using a Caries Risk Test
• New patients with signs of caries activity
• Pregnant patients
• Patients experiencing sudden increase
in incidence of caries
• Individuals taking medications that may
affect the flow of saliva
• Xerostomic patients
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Indication for Using a Caries Risk Test-cont’d
• Patients about to undergo chemotherapy
• Patients who consume fermentable
carbohydrates frequently
• Patients suffering from diseases of the
autoimmune system

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  • 1. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Dental Caries Chapter 13
  • 2. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. “The mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body, a mirror of our overall well-being.” Harold C. Slavkin, D.D.S. Former Director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, and Dean of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry
  • 3. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Everyday in the United States, millions of people including children, working families, and the elderly live in constant pain as a result of oral disease or injury to the mouth.
  • 4. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Introduction Dental caries is an infectious bacterial disease that has plagued humans since the beginning of recorded history. What is dental caries? Simply stated, it is tooth decay. Today, because of scientific advances and new technologies, dentistry is developing new strategies for managing dental caries. These strategies emphasize prevention and early intervention.
  • 5. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. You cannot be healthy without oral health. Oral health and general health should not be interpreted as separate entities. Oral health is a critical component of health.
  • 6. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Dental Caries: A Bacterial Infection • There are two specific groups of bacteria found in the mouth that are responsible for dental caries: – Mutans streptococci (Streptococcus mutans) – Lactobacilli • They are found in relatively large numbers in the dental plaque. • The presence of lactobacilli in the mouth indicates a high sugar intake.
  • 7. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Transmission of Caries Causing Bacteria • Mutans streptococci are transmitted through saliva, most frequently the mother’s, to the infant. • When mothers have high counts of mutans streptococci in their mouths, the babies also have high counts of the same bacteria in their mouth. • Women should be certain their own mouths are healthy. • When the number of caries causing bacteria in the mouth increases, the risk for developing dental caries also increases.
  • 8. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Dental Plaque • Dental plaque is a colorless, soft, sticky coating that adheres to the teeth. • Plaque remains attached to the tooth despite movements of the tongue, water rinsing, water spray, or less than thorough brushing. • Formation of plaque on a tooth concentrates millions of microorganisms on that tooth.
  • 9. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-1 Dental plaque made visible with disclosing agent
  • 10. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Structure of Enamel • Enamel is the most highly mineralized tissue in the body. • Enamel is stronger than bone. • Enamel consists of microscopic crystals of hydroxapatite arranged in structural layers or rods, also known as prisms. • The enamel crystals are surrounded by water. • The water and protein components in the tooth are important because that is how the acids travel into the tooth and the minerals travel out and the tooth structure dissolves.
  • 11. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-2 Dental caries
  • 12. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. The Caries Process • For caries to develop, three factors must occur at the same time: – A susceptible tooth – Diet rich in fermentable carbohydrates – Specific bacteria (regardless of other factors, caries cannot occur without bacteria)
  • 13. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-3 Dental caries (Courtesy Ivoclar, Vivadent, Amhurst, NY.)
  • 14. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Areas for Development of Caries • Pit and fissure caries occurs primarily on the occlusal surfaces and buccal and lingual grooves of posterior teeth, as well as in lingual pits of the maxillary incisors. • Smooth surface caries occurs on intact enamel other than pits and fissures. • Root surface caries occurs on any surface of the root. • Secondary, or recurrent, caries occurs on the tooth surrounding a restoration.
  • 15. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Stages of Caries Development • It usually takes a period of time, from months to years, for a carious lesion to develop. • It is an ongoing process, characterized by alternating periods of demineralization and remineralization. – Demineralization is the dissolving of the calcium and phosphate from the hydroxyapatite crystals. – Remineralization is the calcium and phosphate being redeposited in previously demineralized areas. • It is possible to have the processes of demineralization and remineralization occur without any loss of tooth structure.
  • 16. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Stages of Caries Development-cont’d • Incipient lesion develops in the earliest stages when caries begins to demineralize the enamel. • Overt, or frank, lesion is characterized by cavitation (the development of a cavity or hole in the tooth). • Rampant: The time between the onset of the incipient lesion and the development of the cavity is rapid and there are multiple lesions throughout the mouth.
  • 17. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-4 A, The earliest sign of decay is decalcification (Courtesy Dr. John Featherstone, University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry.)
  • 18. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-4 B, Dental caries (Courtesy Dr. Frank Hodges, Santa Rosa, CA.)
  • 19. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-4 C, Dental caries (Courtesy Dr. Frank Hodges, Santa Rosa, CA.)
  • 20. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-5 Severely decayed molar on a child
  • 21. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-6 Decay on the lingual of a maxillary lateral incisor
  • 22. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Root Caries • Root caries is becoming more prevalent and is a concern for the elderly population who often have gingival recession exposing the root surfaces. • People are living longer and keeping their teeth longer. Older people are often taking medications known to reduce salivary flow. • Carious lesions form more quickly on root surfaces than coronal caries because the cementum on the root surface is softer than enamel and dentin. • Like coronal caries, root caries has periods of demineralization and remineralization.
  • 23. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-7 Root caries (Courtesy Dr. John Featherstone, University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry.)
  • 24. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Secondary, or Recurrent, Caries • Secondary, or recurrent, caries starts to form in the small spaces or gaps between the tooth and the margins of a restoration. • Bacteria are able to thrive in these areas. • When dental restorations need to be replaced, it is because there is recurrent caries under the existing restoration. • New restorative materials that are bonded to the tooth structure eliminate the gap between tooth and filling where microleakage can occur. Restorative materials that slowly release fluoride help to prevent secondary caries.
  • 25. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-8 Recurrent caries under an amalgam restoration
  • 26. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. The Role of Saliva • Physical protection provides a cleansing effect. Thick, or viscous, saliva is less effective than a more watery saliva in clearing carbohydrates. • Chemical protection contains calcium, phosphate, and fluoride. It keeps calcium there ready to be used during remineralization. It includes buffers, bicarbonate, phosphate, and small proteins that neutralize the acids after we ingest fermentable carbohydrates. • Antibacterial substances in saliva work against the bacteria. • If salivary function is reduced for any reason, such as from illness or medications or due to radiation therapy, the teeth are at increased risk for decay.
  • 27. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Diagnosis of Dental Caries • Detectable explorer “stick” • Radiographs • Visual • Laser caries detector
  • 28. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Laser Caries Detector • The laser caries detector is used to diagnose caries and reveal bacterial activity under the enamel surface. • Carious tooth structure is less dense and gives off a higher reading than non- carious tooth structure.
  • 29. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-10 Visual and radiographic appearance of seemingly intact molar
  • 30. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-11 Cross section of molar showing decay
  • 31. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Methods of Caries Intervention • Fluoride: A variety of types are available to strengthen the tooth against solubility to acid. • Antibacterial therapy: Products such as chlorhexidine rinses are effective. • Fermentable carbohydrates: Reduce the amount and frequency of ingestion. • Salivary flow can be increased by chewing sugarless gum, for example, those with a non- sugar sweetener such as xylitol.
  • 32. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 13-12 Preventive measures against caries. A, Fluoride rinse. B, Chlorhexidine rinse. C, Xylitol gum.
  • 33. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Risk Assessment for Dental Caries • If the patient’s risk for developing dental caries can be determined, it is possible to prevent the caries from developing by beginning appropriate preventive treatment. • Caries risk assessment tests are based on the amount of mutans streptococci and lactobacilli present in the saliva. • High bacterial counts indicate a high caries risk, low counts indicate a low risk for caries. If the preventive measures are not provided, carious lesions are likely to develop.
  • 34. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Indication for Using a Caries Risk Test • New patients with signs of caries activity • Pregnant patients • Patients experiencing sudden increase in incidence of caries • Individuals taking medications that may affect the flow of saliva • Xerostomic patients
  • 35. Copyright © 2005 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Indication for Using a Caries Risk Test-cont’d • Patients about to undergo chemotherapy • Patients who consume fermentable carbohydrates frequently • Patients suffering from diseases of the autoimmune system