High risk dental caries and patient compliance

Abstract

Summing up the knowledge available at the present stage of medical development, we can conclude that the state of the dental apparatus can and should be considered as an indicator of the state of the body as a whole. At the same time, science has a strong evidence base about the role of lifestyle and habits of people in the occurrence and development of a number of diseases, including dental diseases. Thus, it is essential to correctly and comprehensively carry out therapeutic and preventive measures with the mandatory participation of the patient. However, low patient compliance makes it impossible to apply the knowledge available in medicine to reduce the prevalence and intensity of diseases and reduce the risk of complications.

Keywords

• compliance
• dental caries
• caries resistance
• dental caries