THERAPEUTIC APPROACH TO CARIOUS LESIONS: WHEN AND HOW TO TREAT

Authors

  • Everton Lindolfo da SILVA Acadêmico de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) Campus VIII, Araruna/PB, Brasil .
  • Marcus Vinícius Sousa JANUÁRIO Acadêmico de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) Campus VIII, Araruna/PB, Brasil .
  • Marcelo adelha VASCONCELOS Professor Doutor do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) Campus VIII, Araruna/PB, Brasil.
  • Rodrigo Gadelha VASCONCELOS Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) Campus VIII.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22478/ufpb.2317-6032.2017v21n2.24321

Abstract

Objective:This literature review discussesthe treatment modalities for each type of carious lesion after their correct diagnosis. Materials and Methods: We performed a search of relevant studies published in PUBMED, LILACS, SciELO, and MEDLINE,up toJune 2014. Results:Occlusal pits and fissures are high-risk areas for the development of carious lesions due to theirvery retentive surface, which favors biofilm buildup. These lesionscan also affect interproximal and smooth surfaces of the tooth, the first located in the cervical regionbelow the contact point, and the second surroundingthe buccal and lingual/palatal surfaces.Fluoride, such as fluoride varnishes and gels, have been used effectively and safelyin theprevention and control ofincipient caries lesions. Thus, fluoride therapyconstitutesan important approach tothe prevention of tooth decay. Conclusion: the dental professional should adopt a correct therapeutic approach to intervene with minimal tooth wear and maximum effectiveness in the control of the disease. In case one is unsureof the most appropriate conduct to be followed in a given situation, it is advised to employ health promotion measures, follow-up and then reassess the case.Tooth wear should beperformed only when extremely needed. DESCRIPTORS Dentistry.Dental Caries.Diagnostics.Therapeutics.

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Author Biographies

Marcus Vinícius Sousa JANUÁRIO, Acadêmico de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) Campus VIII, Araruna/PB, Brasil .

Acadêmico de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) Campus VIII, Araruna/PB, Brasil .

Marcelo adelha VASCONCELOS, Professor Doutor do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) Campus VIII, Araruna/PB, Brasil.

Professor Doutor do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) Campus VIII, Araruna/PB, Brasil.

Rodrigo Gadelha VASCONCELOS, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) Campus VIII.

CIRURGIÃO-DENTISTA CRO-RN: 3381 APERFEIÇOAMENTO EM CIRURGIA BUCAL - UFRN MESTRE EM ODONTOLOGIA - UFRN DOUTOR EM PATOLOGIA ORAL - UFRN PROFESSOR EFETIVO - UEPB, CAMPUS VIII

Published

2017-03-11

How to Cite

SILVA, E. L. da, JANUÁRIO, M. V. S., VASCONCELOS, M. adelha, & VASCONCELOS, R. G. (2017). THERAPEUTIC APPROACH TO CARIOUS LESIONS: WHEN AND HOW TO TREAT. Revista Brasileira De Ciências Da Saúde, 21(2), 173–180. https://doi.org/10.22478/ufpb.2317-6032.2017v21n2.24321

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