This book is a well-illustrated and comprehensive guide to the etiology,
clinical manifestations, diagnosis, clinical management, and prevention
of dental caries. Current challenging problems in the field are
analyzed, and the latest research findings, presented. After an
introductory chapter on tooth development, the relationships of biofilm
and saliva to dental caries and the significance of the balance between
demineralization and remineralization for the development of carious
lesions are discussed. Subsequent chapters address the state of the art
in diagnosis and treatment, the implications of disease burden for
prevention, and the association between systemic diseases and dental
caries. The text is supported by high-quality illustrations that
document a variety of clinical manifestations and complications. Dental
Caries: Principles and Management is intended for dental school
students, practicing dentists, and researchers in dentistry.