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ISSN (Print) 1013-9052
EISSN 1658-3558
The Saudi Dental Journal,
P.O. Box 52500,
Riyadh 11563,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
P.O. Box 52500,
Riyadh 11563,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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966-1-467-7328 |
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933-1-467-7308 / 966-1-467-7534 |
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Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of root caries
Randa E. Shaker, BDS, MS,
FAGD
Concerns and
issues about root caries have increased in the last decade. This represents a clinical challenge today as
an increasing number of individuals are now living to an advanced age, and
their awareness of the importance of maintaining their natural teeth has
increased. This article reviews the
literature concerning root caries lesions, along with the risk factors
associated with their origin, diagnosis, prevention and treatment methods.
Saudi Dental Journal 2004;16(2):84-92. |