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Root Caries
Author(s) -
Ritter Andre V.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2002.tb00528.x
Subject(s) - citation , ritter reaction , information retrieval , library science , orthodontics , medicine , computer science , biology , biochemistry , catalysis
Root caries is not exclusive to older individuals. Any caries-prone patient having gum recession can develop root caries. However, the elderly are usually more vulnerable to root caries because of several conditions. First, older patients are more likely to experience gum recession. Gum recession exposes the root of the tooth, which is softer than the enamel-covered crown of the tooth. Consequently, this area is more likely to develop decay.