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Case Reports
. 2018 Jul 18:2018:bcr2018225639.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2018-225639.

Efficacy of 4-year treatment of icon infiltration resin on postorthodontic white spot lesions

Angela Pia Cazzolla  1 , Anna Rosa De Franco  2 , Mariagrazia Lacaita  1 , Vitantonio Lacarbonara  1
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Efficacy of 4-year treatment of icon infiltration resin on postorthodontic white spot lesions

Angela Pia Cazzolla et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

White spot lesions are defined as enamel surface and sub surface demineralisation, although these lesions can be reversed and do not form cavities. Infiltration using fluid resin proved to be a valid micro-invasive alternative compared with traditional conservative therapy. This has allowed treatment without any trauma (no use of local anaesthesia and cavity preparation) of numerous lesions in only one session with stable clinical (mechanical stability, enamel hardness, conservation of sound tissue) and aesthetic results (disappearance of lesions) over the time. The present report evaluates the effectiveness of Icon infiltration resin on postorthodontic white spots at 6 months, 1 and 4 years.

Keywords: dentistry and oral medicine; medical management; mouth.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

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Figure 1
Preoperative picture showing numerous white spot lesions (WSLs) of upper and lower dental arch.
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Figure 2
Application of rubber dam to protect soft tissue.
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(A–C) Postoperative picture.
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Six-month follow-up picture.
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One-year follow-up picture.
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Four-year follow-up picture.
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