| Abstract [eng] |
In addition to all the studies on which scientists of all disciplines, especially dentists, base their research priorities, this literature review aims to provide a summary of the current state of knowledge on “The Multifactorial Etiology of Dental Caries Disease”. The Background The initial encouragement to research “The Multifactorial Etiology of Dental Caries Disease” came from observation of the prevalence of the dental caries disease, a common oral health problem in addition to periodontal disease. Although dental caries is preventable, it still affects people of all ages. In order to develop effective prevention and treatment strategies for dental caries, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the underlying causes of this oral health problem. The Aim The objectives are to define the most recent theory, which examines the causes that contribute to the development of caries and assess its relevance to the understanding of this widespread oral health problem. A special focus is placed on the main factors of caries and by analyzing these factors, a comprehensive understanding of the development of caries will be obtained. By critically evaluating the existing literature and presenting research findings, approaches to the prevention of caries will be identified to made significant contribution to scientific community and the importance of oral health. The Methods This work presents a narrative research literature review focusing on the recent research literature on the etiology of dental caries disease. The research literature search strategy involved a manual search using the keywords "Dental Caries" and "Multifactorial Etiology" with the filter "Languages: English and German". This method included a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the topic. The Results Through multifaceted approach, the definition, the etymology and the classification of caries was described according to the available literature. The main emphases of the research lied on the etiology, the factors causing the caries disease and the preventive determinants. Followed by Diagnostics and treatment of caries with respect to preventive measurements for prevention of the Caries risk and Improvement of oral health. 2 The Conclusion According to the research, Miller's findings provided the basis for Keyes' concept of the 'Keyes loop', which illustrates the interaction of the three factors. König extended this theory by introducing the additional factor of 'time', which is now considered the modern theory of caries development. The development of dental caries is multifactorial and is influenced by several factors, including the host's anatomy and saliva, the bacterial microflora in plaque, diet and time. There are several co-factors contribute to the prevalence of dental caries including personal factors as well as oral environmental factors. The cornerstone of oral health prevention is based on three main principles: reducing plaque through good oral hygiene, fluoridation and a balanced diet. In addition, fissure sealants can be used to support these principles. |
