European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

RECENT ADVANCEMENTS IN TREATMENT OF DENTAL CARIES

Jyoti V Tote, Alkesh Godhane, Chayan Jain*, G Das, Shreya Sanklecha, Gaurav Vidhale

ABSTRACT

This study throws light on the recent advances in treatment of dental caries. The treatment consists of two modalities namely preventive and therapeutic. Former further includes methods to prevent demineralization and methods to promote remineralization. Novel preventive approaches to prevent demineralization includes newer Chemoprophylactic agents, antimicrobial peptides, probiotics, replacement therapy, bacteriophage therapy, photodynamic therapy, sugar substitute, immunization whereas preventive approaches to promote remineralization includes newer remineralizing agents, ozone therapy and recent advances in fluorides. Therapeutic treatment is focused on the concept of minimally invasive dentistry. By reestablishing the optimal oral health through these various approaches, dentist can preserve tooth structure and avoid costly & extensive dental treatments.

Keywords: Dental caries, Demineralization, Remineralization.