Implementing of aMMP-8 point-of-care test with a modified new disease classification in Finnish adolescent cohorts.

Stage I is preceded by antecedent stages that should be tackled by oral healthcare prevention and personalized treatment modalities by professionals. Elevated (>20 ng/ml), positive aMMP-8 POCT results can be regarded as initial alarmer such as emerging risk. This should be utilized in the preventive personalized interventions by oral health professionals.