Open AccessConservative treatment of interproximal incipient caries lesions by resin infiltration
Author(s) -
Priscila Regis Pedreira,
Janaína Emanuela Damasceno,
Ana Ferreira Souza,
Gabriela Alves de Cerqueira,
Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar,
Giselle Maria Marchi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
brazilian journal of oral sciences/brazilian journal of oral sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.125
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 1677-3225
pISSN - 1677-3217
DOI - 10.20396/bjos.v20i00.8659022
Subject(s) - medicine , conservative treatment , enamel paint , dentistry , lesion , carious lesion , orthodontics , surgery
Minimally invasive dentistry is based on conservative techniques for the treatment of initial caries lesions, the so-called white spot lesions. One of the conservative maneuvers includes the use of enamel resin infiltrant: a low viscosity material that penetrates the enamel pores to stop lesion progression. Aim: Therefore, this case report aimed to describe the clinical case of a 28-year-old female patient under routine consultation, in which a radiographic examination showed the presence of two incipient caries lesions in the left upper premolars. Methods: The application of a resin infiltrating agent (Icon®, DMG – Hamburg, Germany) was chosen as treatment to stop caries lesions progression. Conclusion: The use of this conservative technique can be considered a promising approach for the prevention of dental tissue wear, and the resin infiltrant is considered an effective material.