Biological Features of Dental Caries

The purpose of this paper is to address some actual basic concepts about the etiology and aspect of dental caries; aiming the reasoning and understanding of several factors involved in the disease pathogenesis and provides its control in a simple and effective way. For so much, caries is mentioned as a localized disease, consequent of acid’s action from the metabolism of anaerobic bacteria on retention sites of tooth surface. Thus, disorganization of biofilm, through efficient mechanical control of plaque (toothbrushing and mastication) constitutes the most important factor in disease’s control.