Root caries incidence and increment in the population – a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of longitudinal studies

Conclusions Length of follow-up influenced root caries estimates due to a bias towards relatively healthier older adults retained in the study. Root caries increased over time even among the healthier older adults. Clinical significance The increase in root caries, even among the healthier older adults, should be considered by both clinicians and healthcare planners/policy makers in their provision of services.
Source: Journal of Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research