The minimally invasive management of early occlusal caries

Longurova, Natasa and Zlatanovska, Katerina and Zarkova, Julija and Kovacevska, Ivona (2024) The minimally invasive management of early occlusal caries. In: 28th BaSS Congress, 25-27 April 2024, Avala Resort and Villas, Budva, Montenegro.

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Abstract

Dental professionals frequently encounter demineralization in the pits and fissures of the chewing surfaces of back teeth due to caries. Identifying these lesions, determining their activity level, and deciding on the best treatment approach present ongoing challenges. Historically, when an active or potentially active lesion was found, it typically led to the creation of a standard cavity in the affected area, often extending beyond the diseased tissue, followed by the placement of a direct filling material.
Contemporary evidence overwhelmingly supports minimally invasive (MI) operative management when required, with a wide range of equipment, materials, and techniques available to preserve maximum healthy tooth tissue. Microinvasive methods for treating uncavitated carious lesions, such as infiltration with low-viscosity composite resins, have gained attention.
The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effects, advantages, and disadvantages of carious lesion infiltration, specifically in the adult population. Relevant literature from online databases such as PubMed and MedLine is reviewed regarding resin infiltration of initial carious lesions as a method of non-invasive restorative treatment.
Resin infiltration, marketed as Icon®, is a novel technology that bridges the gap between prevention and restoration of carious lesions, camouflaging aesthetically disfiguring white lesions on the buccal surface. It fills, reinforces, and stabilizes demineralized enamel without sacrificing healthy tooth structure. Encouraging prevention through infiltration not only ensures good oral health but also saves time, money, and reduces patient stress associated with conventional methods of preparation and restoration. Therefore, recommending and performing caries infiltration with resin in adult patients when indicated can be highly beneficial.
Key words: dental caries, resin infiltration, uncavitated lesions

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Other medical sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Natasa Longurova
Date Deposited:	27 May 2024 13:42
Last Modified:	27 May 2024 13:42
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/34166

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