The Process of Remineralization

By Meghan A. McGuinness, RDH, BS, MA, EdD

The process of remineralization remains crucial to preventing caries and arresting incipient lesions.¹ As prevention specialists, dental hygienists are well-positioned to make clinical recommendations regarding diet, oral self-care, and product selection. Clinicians should use a caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) approach to determine best practices for treatment and at-home recommendations tailored to each patient’s needs. By conducting a caries risk assessment, the clinician can tailor his or her oral self-care instruction to meet the specific needs of each patient. Professional recommendations informed by specific patient risk factors may lead to early intervention of initial carious lesions and potentially prevent or minimize the need for surgical interventions.²

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