ECC is the most common cause of partial or complete loss of coronal tooth structure in primary dentition. Carious destruction of tooth structure in a child leads to various abnormalities affecting, self-esteem, mastication, speech, maintenance of arch length and development of oral habits which in general causes disorientation of overall health. Hence, the treatment of the severely destructed teeth is important for the preservation of the tooth structure as well as improving the psychological esteem of child.

In the twenty -first century, greater emphasis must be placed on assessment of caries -risk, shifting patients to a low caries risk status, remineralizing noncavitated lesions, abandoning the surgical approach to caries management and repairing rather than replacing defective restorations. Beyond the well-established and currently used methods, some innovative and exciting techniques have shown early research successes that most likely will be used for early caries intervention in the future.

This book offers an in-depth exploration into the evolution of dental caries prevention and the science of tooth remineralization. Bridging classical knowledge with modern innovation, it presents an illuminating journey through the dynamic balance between demineralization and remineralization, emphasizing the shift from invasive restorative methods to contemporary, preventive, and biomimetic approaches. Drawing from extensive research, it provides a comprehensive review of both fluoridated and non-fluoridated remineralizing agents-including CPP-ACP, nano-hydroxyapatite, bioactive glass,...