Abstract
(i) Initially, to devise and examine the validity of a system for determining lesion activity on root surfaces, and (ii) compare the effectiveness of two preventive programmes in controlling root caries in elderly people using the devised system.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Gerodontology |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 67-75 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 0734-0664 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Cariostatic Agents
- Dental Caries Activity Tests
- Female
- Fluorides
- Fluorides, Topical
- Frail Elderly
- Homebound Persons
- Humans
- Male
- Reproducibility of Results
- Root Caries
- Saliva
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Severity of Illness Index
- Sodium Fluoride
- Toothpastes