Dental caries is the most common cause of tooth loss worldwide, with a global prevalence rate of 35%. This condition occurs due to demineralization of the enamel. The early signs of dental caries include carious lesions that appear as white spots on the surface of the tooth. Once there is an onset of dental caries, clinicians often face challenges to determine the appropriate treatment approach to prevent further worsening of the lesions. The present guideline by the American Dental Association (ADA) provides an evidence-based recommendation on the treatment of carious lesions.
What Is The Guideline About? The present guideline provides recommendations on nonrestorative treatment of noncavitated and cavitated carious lesions. The guideline has been developed after a systematic review of the results of randomized controlled trials on the prevention of carious lesions. What Was The Need…
