Deep Caries Management: EFCD ‐ ESE ‐ ORCA S3 ‐Level Clinical Practice Guideline

Key Points

• The goal is to promote less invasive strategies for managing deep caries while maintaining tooth vitality.
• Reviewed current evidence on deep caries management and published clinical practice guidelines.
• Highlighted the importance of clinician training and patient-centered decision-making.
• Considered economic and practical aspects of guideline implementation.
• Evidence supports maintaining pulp vitality through less invasive management strategies.
• Guideline implementation necessitates training for clinicians and communication with patients.
• Further research is essential for extremely deep caries and understanding long-term outcomes.