Improving oral health: a short-term split-mouth randomized clinical trial revealing the superiority of resin infiltration over remineralization of white spot lesions. 2020

Ahmed Youssef, and Mohamed Farid, and Mohamed Zayed, and Edward Lynch, and Mohammad K Alam, and Andrej M Kielbassa

OBJECTIVE To evaluate masking effects of resin infiltration on labial white spot lesions (WSL), by comparing the latter with a remineralization approach (using hydroxyapatite and fluorides) and conventional oral care (using fluoride-free toothpaste). METHODS Fifteen patients with at least three WSL were enrolled for a within-person randomized controlled trial, thus allowing for intrapersonal comparisons. Each WSL per tooth in every patient was randomly assigned to one of the following groups. Group 1: lesions were resin-infiltrated with Icon (RI; DMG); Group 2: Remin Pro (RP; VOCO) was used as remineralizing agent; and Group 3 (control): affected teeth were brushed with Complete Care toothpaste (CC; Himalaya). RP and CC were applied by means of a polishing brush, using a low-speed handpiece (5 min), and these procedures were repeated chairside thrice daily for 7 consecutive days. Digital photographs were captured before and after lesion treatment under standardized conditions. The CIE L*a*b* color system was used to analyze the optical outcome, and intrapersonal color differences were statistically evaluated. RESULTS Compared to RP and CC, RI showed prompt and subjectively satisfactory color improvements, and this was primarily driven by L* and b* shifts. Statistical analysis of the objective color differences (ΔE*) between the three groups revealed significant differences for RI vs RP (P = .029), RI vs CC (P < .001), and RP vs CC (P = .001). CONCLUSIONS Resin infiltration is considered a time-effective treatment option for esthetically camouflaging WSL, while RP and CC failed to improve lesion appearance and oral health in the current short-term trial.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009055 Mouth The oval-shaped oral cavity located at the apex of the digestive tract and consisting of two parts: the vestibule and the oral cavity proper. Oral Cavity,Cavitas Oris,Cavitas oris propria,Mouth Cavity Proper,Oral Cavity Proper,Vestibule Oris,Vestibule of the Mouth,Cavity, Oral
D009909 Oral Health The optimal state of the mouth and normal functioning of the organs of the mouth without evidence of disease. Health, Oral
D012117 Resins, Synthetic Polymers of high molecular weight which at some stage are capable of being molded and then harden to form useful components. Dental Resins,Dental Resin,Resin, Dental,Resin, Synthetic,Resins, Dental,Synthetic Resin,Synthetic Resins
D003731 Dental Caries Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp. Caries, Dental,Carious Lesions,Dental Cavities,Dental Cavity,Dental Decay,Dental White Spots,Carious Dentin,Decay, Dental,Dental White Spot,White Spot, Dental,White Spots, Dental,Carious Dentins,Carious Lesion,Cavities, Dental,Cavity, Dental,Dentin, Carious,Dentins, Carious,Lesion, Carious,Lesions, Carious,Spot, Dental White,Spots, Dental White
D003743 Dental Enamel A hard thin translucent layer of calcified substance which envelops and protects the dentin of the crown of the tooth. It is the hardest substance in the body and is almost entirely composed of calcium salts. Under the microscope, it is composed of thin rods (enamel prisms) held together by cementing substance, and surrounded by an enamel sheath. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p286) Enamel,Enamel Cuticle,Dental Enamels,Enamel, Dental,Enamels, Dental,Cuticle, Enamel,Cuticles, Enamel,Enamel Cuticles,Enamels
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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