[The effect of the initial level of mineralization of the erupting molars on their caries susceptibility].

A method for predicting caries of permanent molars at the stage of enamel mineralization has been developed. It is based on measuring the electric conductivity of hard dental tissues. A total of 100 children have been examined over time (for 7 years), starting from the age of 5 to 6 when permanent molars are just erupting and after they appear. The erupting molars are characterized by different levels of mineralization which determines tooth resistance or liability to caries. The initial level of mineralization of erupting molars is the earliest and sufficiently objective prognostic criterion which helps start individual preventive measures.