Do progression rates of initial and moderate caries lesions and sound surfaces of primary teeth increase significantly after 7 years?
Bruna BrondaniJessica Klockner KnorstBruno EmmanuelliMariana R C GasperiniMariana Minatel BragaThiago Machado ArdenghiFausto Medeiros MendesPublished in: International journal of paediatric dentistry (2024)
The progression rate of initial caries lesions in primary teeth remains low even after 7 years, but cavitated caries lesions in other teeth increase this risk. Moderate lesions demonstrate a higher risk of progression when compared to sound surfaces and initial caries lesions.