The non-operative resin treatment of proximal caries lesions

Epidemiological data show that the prevalence of caries on proximal surfaces in need of operative treatment is very high around the world, both in the primary and the permanent dentition. This article presents two new treatment methods: proximal sealing and proximal infiltration. The indications are...

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Autores:
Ekstrand, Kim Rud
Martignon, Stefania
Bakhshandeh, Azam
Ricketts, David N.J.
Tipo de recurso:
Article of journal
Fecha de publicación:
2012
Institución:
Universidad El Bosque
Repositorio:
Repositorio U. El Bosque
Idioma:
eng
OAI Identifier:
oai:repositorio.unbosque.edu.co:20.500.12495/3768
Acceso en línea:
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12495/3768
https://doi.org/10.12968/denu.2012.39.9.614
https://repositorio.unbosque.edu.co
Palabra clave:
Caries dental
Resinas
Selladores de fosas y fisuras
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openAccess
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Summary:Epidemiological data show that the prevalence of caries on proximal surfaces in need of operative treatment is very high around the world, both in the primary and the permanent dentition. This article presents two new treatment methods: proximal sealing and proximal infiltration. The indications are progressing proximal caries lesions, radiographically with a depth around the enamel-dentine junction. A small number of studies regarding the effect of sealing and infiltration on proximal caries versus the use of fluoride varnish, placebo treatment and flossing instructions have been carried out. About half of the studies disclose a not significant difference between test and control treatment. In the other half, the therapeutic effect is significant and corresponds to about 30% reduction in lesion progression. However, longitudinal studies of longer duration are lacking.