Resin infiltration of non-cavitated caries lesions: review

Longurova, Natasa and Zlatanovska, Katerina (2024) Resin infiltration of non-cavitated caries lesions: review. Knowledge - International Journal Scientific Papers, 62 (4). ISSN 1857-923X / 2545 – 4439

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Abstract

Dental carious lesions, which extend to the outer third of the dentin, have traditionally been treated with invasive procedures, preparation and filling. Non-invasive alternative methods (e.g. fluoride varnishes, flossing) can prevent further tooth demineralization and substance loss, with their effectiveness depending on the patient’s cooperation and motivation. In recent years microinvasive methods for treating uncavitated carious lesions have been tried. These methods place a barrier on the surface of the lesion with the penetration of material into the body of the lesion (infiltration). Currently, several microinvasive methods of treatment of such lesions are available, and one is infiltration of the carious lesion with low-viscosity composite resins.The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effects of carious lesion infiltration, advantages and disadvantages of this method, and effect in the adult population. The review includes relevant literature from online databases (PubMed, Chochrane Library, MedLine) , on the topic of resin infiltration of initial carious lesions as a method of non-invasive restorative treatment. Resin infiltration technique is a novel technology that bridges the gap between prevention and restoration of carious lesions up to the first third of dentin (D-1) and can camouflage aesthetically disfiguring white lesions on the buccal surface. It is marketed under the name Icon® (DMG America Company, Englewood, NJ) and is described as a micro-invasive technology that fills, reinforces, and stabilizes demineralized enamel without sacrificing the healthy tooth structure. Prevention in itself brings many benefits, ensures the patient good oral health, brings great savings of time and money, reduces the stress that patients feel during conventional methods of preparation and restoration, and therefore it is very important that, when there is an indication in patients in the adult population for caries infiltration with resin, and recommend, and if the patient agrees with it, and carry it out.
Key words: dental

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Other medical sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Natasa Longurova
Date Deposited:	27 Feb 2024 10:40
Last Modified:	27 Feb 2024 10:40
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/33767

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