Conservative treatment of interproximal incipient caries lesions by resin infiltration
Braz. j. oral sci
;
20: e219022, jan.-dez. 2021. ilus
Article
in English
| BBO, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1254545
ABSTRACT
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 effectivematerial:
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Composite Resins
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Dental Caries
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Conservative Treatment
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. oral sci
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Campinas/BR
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