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Balances caries risk indicators against protective factors in the manner of the CAMBRA assessment, then suggests a recall interval.
Caries balance
Net score = risk factors - protective factors; disease indicators such as active lesions raise the level regardless of the balance
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
Past and present caries experience predicts future caries better than any other factor.
Three months is typical for extreme risk; NICE advises intervals from 3 to 24 months based on risk.