Caries Activity Test

Assessment of the caries risk of the patient is an important factor in the caries management strategy. Today there is an increased focus on assessment of the caries risk. Several models and tests are available. The treatment and prevention of caries as well as recall intervals should depend on the patients` caries risk. To prevent caries and get initial lesions to remineralize are cost – effective treatments. Both the patient and the dentist will have an advantage from doing a caries risk assessment. Keep the healthy tooth healthy.