PRIMARY CARIES: AN OVERVIEW

Authors

  • Gaurav Solanki Jodhpur National University, Jhanwar Road, Narnadi, Jodhpur-324003, (Rajasthan)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijpr.v1i2.354

Abstract

Primary caries is an initial lesions produced by direct extension from an external surface. Dental caries is called as tooth decay or a cavity is a disease in which bacterial processes changes carbohydrate to acid which than dematerializes the hard tooth structure like enamel, dentin and cementum. Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus are the bacteria responsible for the dental caries by acid production. This article throws light on the dental caries disease, its sign and symptoms, treatment and prevention of it. A review of some patents on dental caries is also provided that summarizes the recent technical advancements taken place in this area.

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Published

2012-01-01

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Review Article

How to Cite

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Solanki G. PRIMARY CARIES: AN OVERVIEW. Int J of Pharmc Res [Internet]. 2012 Jan. 1 [cited 2026 Mar. 14];1(2):35-9. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijpr/article/view/1208