Cariogram

The Cariogramprogram
assesses an individuals
caries risk profile and
illustrates it graphically.
It expresses the
percentage of risk due to
each etiological factor
and the total risk,
calculated by adding
together all the
etiological risks.

 It also offers
recommendations for
preventive measures
that should be adopted
to avoid the formation
of new caries.
The Cariogram
elucidates a possible
over-all risk picture,
based on the

Advantages
Objective, quantitative method that uses a
computer program to calculate the data
Results can be printed out and saved.
It makes a series of recommendations for
preventive action according to the caries risk.
Illustrates the interaction of caries related factors.
Illustrates the chance to avoid caries.

Advantages
The pie chart presentation with its different
sectors makes it easier for patients to understand,
so increases their motivation and their
comprehension of the factors that are having a
negative effect on their oral health.
Can be used as an educational program

Disadvantages
It is possible to develop simpler
regression models to determine caries
risk

 The dark blue sector

Diet is based on a combination of diet
contents and diet frequency.
The red sector
Bacteria is based on a combination of
amount of plaque and mutans streptococci.
The light blue sector
Susceptibility is based on a combination of
fluoride program, saliva secretion and saliva
buffer capacity.
The yellow sector
Circumstances is based on a combination of
past caries experience and related diseases.
The green sector
- Actual chance to avoid new cavities.
- The green sector is what is left when the
other factors have taken their share!