%A Feng Jin,Wu Hongkun %T Research progress on antibacterial dental materials in the treatment of root caries %0 Journal Article %D 2019 %J Int J Stomatol %R 10.7518/gjkq.2019065 %P 475-480 %V 46 %N 4 %U {https://www.gjkqyxzz.cn/CN/abstract/article_13563.shtml} %8 2019-07-01 %X

Minerals are lost rapidly and caries develop quickly on root surfaces due to different tissue anatomies, histologies, and chemical compositions. Root caries are highly prevalent in the elderly and can negatively affect their oral health-related quality of life. The key to the treatment of root caries is to prevent the activity of caries lesions. Therefore, new antibacterial dental materials that can control root surface plaque and promote teeth remineralization have been widely studied. This paper reviews the current application and research progress on various new antimicrobial materials for the treatment of root caries with different development degrees.