Clinical Management of Interproximal and Occlusal Caries in Children and Adolescents by Canadian Dentists: A Survey.
Anne-Marie MoreauSarah-Ève Dumais PelletierCaroline Nguyen NgocPierre H RompréDuy-Dat VuPublished in: Journal (Canadian Dental Association) (2022)
According to the latest evidence-based recommendations for caries management, the presence of cavitated enamel should be the main indication to restore, and non-surgical interventions for non-cavitated lesions confined to enamel should be prioritized. Results show that a good proportion of respondents have a lower restorative threshold, particularly for interproximal lesions.