Frontiers and advances in dental caries research
10.3760/cma.j.cn112144-20231010-00187
- VernacularTitle:龋病研究的前沿与进展
- Author:
Xin ZHENG
1
;
Lei CHENG
;
Xuedong ZHOU
Author Information
1. 四川大学华西口腔医院牙体牙髓病科 口腔疾病防治全国重点实验室 国家口腔医学中心 国家口腔疾病临床医学研究中心，成都 610041
- Keywords:
Dental caries;
Microorganism;
Caries management;
Systemic diseases
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2024;59(1):14-22
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Dental caries is a prevalent infectious disease caused by microbial metabolism, affecting the hard tissues of teeth. According to data from the Fourth National Oral Health Epidemiological Survey, there is a gradual increase in caries prevalence in China, particularly among children and elderly individuals. As an etiological factor for dental lesions, caries not only impact oral health but also exhibit significant associations with various systemic diseases, suggesting that systemic diseases may serve as potential risk factors of caries development. To effectively implement the plan of national oral health action, researchers investigate the pathogenesis of caries actively while concurrently develop innovative preventive and treatment strategies based on advanced concepts and technologies, aiming to comprehensively enhance China′s oral health status. Therefore, this article provides insights into the pathogenesis of caries, its correlation with systemic diseases, as well as cutting-edge research advancements pertaining to novel preventive measures for caries.
