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Among the many factors, it is also necessary to evaluate the individual's predisposition to caries.

Various caries activity tests have been developed to help determine the status of oral conditions associated with increased caries risk.

For this purpose, lactobacilli and mutans are detected with special kits. When the levels of these microorganisms in the saliva are high, that is positive, it indicates an oral flora that is suitable for caries formation.

There are special kits for this. The saliva formed is analyzed by adding the special solutions in the kit to the saliva taken from the patient. Results are available in 15 minutes. All processes take approximately 20-25 minutes.

The test results allow the patient to be motivated by being guided by the dentist and to be informed about the precautions required for caries prophylaxis.

-Removal of sugar from the oral area (sugar clearance),
-Buffering capacity (balancing the pH in the mouth),
-Effect on remineralization,
-Effect on microorganisms and plaque.

Special kits are used for saliva analysis. Unstimulated and stimulated saliva is collected from the patient. The amount and structure of saliva are evaluated. Then, the collected saliva is evaluated with the pH measurement papers included in the kit. Processing time is approximately 10 minutes.

As a result of all data; If you pay attention to the diet recommended by the dentist, oral hygiene, and if necessary, the recommendations in terms of regulating the flow and structure of saliva, a protection against caries can be provided.