Table 2.
Suggested management guidelines for patients with carious lesions according to CAMBRA modified from Young and Featherstone, 2010 [10].
| Risk status | Follow up frequency (months) | Radiographs | At-home fluoride use | Professional fluoride varnish application | 0.12% Chlorhexidine mouth rinse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 3 | Bitewing radiographs for posterior teeth if contacts are not visible clinically and select periapical radiographs as needed | OTC toothpaste (2x) | Optional | |
| Moderate | 3 | OTC toothpaste (2x)∗ and fluoride rinse | Optional | ||
| High | 6 | Prescription toothpaste (2x) | Three times/year | Yes | |
| Extremely high | 12 | Prescription toothpaste (2x) and rinse | Three times/year | Yes | |
∗
2x = twice per day.