Treatment of White Spot Lesions by Resin Infiltration
Ana Coelho *
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra, Portugal and Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Oporto, Portugal.
Viviana Macho
Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Oporto, Portugal.
Manuel Ferreira
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra, Portugal.
Eunice Carrilho
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra, Portugal.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: To review the scientific principles of the treatment of white spot lesions with the resin infiltration technique and to discuss its application and limitations.
Methodology: A PubMed database research was conducted and limited to articles published in English between the years of 2008 and 2013. Twenty-six articles were selected out of 48.
Discussion: The resin infiltration procedure is a promising minimally invasive dentistry technique. Resin infiltration produces a positive effect on aesthetics, preserves tooth structure, delays or even eliminates the need for a restorative treatment and eliminates the risk of post-operative sensitivity and pulp inflammation. Although it has recently been developed, the results are very satisfactory. However, investigation is still needed (particularly with longer follow-ups and larger samples) as well as the development of specific and simplified protocols.
Keywords: Caries infiltration, icon infiltration, resin infiltration, white spot lesions