One-Year Follow-up Study on Minimally Invasive Treatment of Cariogenic or Non-cariogenic White Spot Lesions
1 Discipline of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu Sq., 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (R.L.N.); (I.G.P.); (L.R.D.); (R.C.D.); (R.O.)
2 Department of Oral Health and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 17-23 Calea Plevnei Street, 010221 Bucharest, Romania
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Received: 11 Apr 2022 / Accepted: 3 Jun 2022 / Published: 30 Jul 2022
Abstract
(1) Background: The current practice in dental medicine aims to perform non-invasive treatments, which preserve as many hard tissues as possible. This trend is based on the final appearance, which should be as aesthetic and as close to natural teeth as possible. The use of Icon DMG can be considered revolutionary in the treatment of white spot lesions (WSLs) caused by various factors. (2) Methods: A diagnosis was established after clinical inspection, transillumination, or based on the patient’s medical history. Icon infiltration was followed according to the producer’s indications. Chromatic stability was assessed by two examinators with Vitapan 3D Master, and gum health improvement was assessed using the gingival index (GI). (3) Results: Ten dental units were observed for one year and showed chromatic stability. Gum health was improved. No side effects occurred. (4) Conclusions: An easy, non-invasive technique and painless treatment are the desired results from the use and implementation of resin in current practice. Following the infiltration protocol offers the desired aesthetic results.
Keywords: white spot lesions (WSLs); resin infiltration; chromatic stability; gum health
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Nițu, R.L.; Sfeatcu, R.; Pasca, I.G.; Damian, L.R.; Dumitrescu, R.C.; Oancea, R. One-Year Follow-up Study on Minimally Invasive Treatment of Cariogenic or Non-cariogenic White Spot Lesions. Timisoara_Med 2022, 2022, 1.
Nițu RL, Sfeatcu R, Pasca IG, Damian LR, Dumitrescu RC, Oancea R. One-Year Follow-up Study on Minimally Invasive Treatment of Cariogenic or Non-cariogenic White Spot Lesions. Timisoara Medical Journal. 2022; 2022(2):1.
Nițu, Raluca Lavinia; Sfeatcu, Ruxandra; Pasca, Ioana Giorgiana; Damian, Lia Raluca; Dumitrescu, Ramona Cristina; Oancea, Roxana. 2022. "One-Year Follow-up Study on Minimally Invasive Treatment of Cariogenic or Non-cariogenic White Spot Lesions." Timisoara_Med 2022, no. 2: 1.
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