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Caries prevention in permanent teeth - basic recommendations of the German S 3 guideline.
| Τίτλος: | Caries prevention in permanent teeth - basic recommendations of the German S 3 guideline. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Schlueter N; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany., Hellwig E; Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany., Geurtsen W; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany., Rupf S; Synoptic Dentistry, Saarland University, Kirrberger Str. 100, Bldg. 73, 66421, Homburg, Germany. stefan.rupf@uks.eu. |
| Πηγή: | Clinical oral investigations [Clin Oral Investig] 2026 Apr 18; Vol. 30 (5). Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Apr 18. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article; Practice Guideline |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Springer-Verlag Country of Publication: Germany NLM ID: 9707115 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1436-3771 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14326981 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Clin Oral Investig Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Publication: Berlin : Springer-Verlag Original Publication: Berlin : Springer, c1997- |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Dental Caries*/prevention & control , Dentition, Permanent*, Cariostatic Agents/therapeutic use ; Fluorides/administration & dosage ; Humans ; Germany ; Oral Hygiene ; Fluoride Treatment |
| Περίληψη: | OBJECTIVES: Caries is still one of the most common diseases in Germany and world-wide, and most adults, children and adolescents are affected during their lifetime. The primary goal of oral disease prevention is therefore maintaining healthy teeth that are either free from decay or sufficiently restored without any secondary caries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This updated S3-guideline is intended to provide scientifically sound information on basic measures and recommendations for caries prevention in the permanent dentition, based on the current state of knowledge on etiology and pathogenesis of caries. This guideline applies to all persons with permanent dentition, provides information for dentists, educators, teachers, parents and other multipliers. Its core messages can be divided into measures to be taken by the population at home, and measures recommended and carried out by staff members in dental practices. RESULTS: The classic caries prevention pillars (tooth brushing, fluoride use, nutritional advice and regular dental consultations) have been expanded to seven recommendations: (I) Oral hygiene, including interdental cleaning; (II) Risk-adapted recommendations for fluoride use as part of daily oral hygiene, plus use of fluoridated table salt; (III) Reducing sugar consumption. In addition, in dental practices (IV) the participation in risk-adapted and structured prevention programs should be recommended, (V) application of further highly concentrated fluoride preparations such as varnishes, (VI) application of chlorhexidine in case of orthodontic treatment or exposed root surfaces, and (VII) fissure sealing in areas at high risk of caries development should be considered. CONCLUSIONS: These measures can help promote lifelong dental health. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The recommendations of the guideline should be implemented in individual and professional caries prevention. |
| Competing Interests: | Declarations. Competing interests: All authors of the guideline and all members of the Delphi-Process and of the consensus conferences declared potential conflict of interests, which can be seen under https://register.awmf.org/assets/guidelines/083-021m_S3_Kariespraevention-bei-bleibenden-Zaehnen-grundlegende-Empfehlungen_2025-04.pdf (access on 28 July 2025). Stefan Rupf is member of the editorial board of Clinical Oral Investigations. Conflict of interest: All authors of the guideline and all members of the Delphi-Process and of the consensus conferences declared potential conflict of interests, which can be seen under https://register.awmf.org/assets/guidelines/083-021m_S3_Kariespraevention-bei-bleibenden-Zaehnen-grundlegende-Empfehlungen_2025-04.pdf (access on 3rd February 2026) [119]. Stefan Rupf is member of the editorial board of Clinical Oral Investigations. |
| Σχόλια: | Erratum in: Clin Oral Investig. 2026 Jun 26;30(7):303. doi: 10.1007/s00784-026-06988-4.. (PMID: 42360521) |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Nutrition advice; chlorhexidine; fluoride; oral hygiene; prevention program; saliva |
| Substance Nomenclature: | 0 (Cariostatic Agents) Q80VPU408O (Fluorides) |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260418 Date Completed: 20260628 Latest Revision: 20260921 |
| Update Code: | 20260921 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC13091887 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00784-026-06880-1 |
| PMID: | 41999496 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1436-3771 |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s00784-026-06880-1 |