TY  - EJOU
AU  - Nițu, N. Raluca Lavinia
AU  - Sfeatcu, S. Ruxandra
AU  - Pasca, P. Ioana Giorgiana
AU  - Damian, D. Lia Raluca
AU  - Dumitrescu, D. Ramona Cristina
AU  - Oancea, O. Roxana
TI  - One-Year Follow-up Study on Minimally Invasive Treatment of Cariogenic or Non-cariogenic White Spot Lesions
T2  - Timisoara Medical Journal

PY  - 2022
VL  - 2022
IS  - 2
SN  - 1583-526X

AB  - (1) Background: The current practice in dental medicine aims to perform non-invasive treatments, which preserve as many hard tissues as possible. This trend is based on the final appearance, which should be as aesthetic and as close to natural teeth as possible. The use of Icon DMG can be considered revolutionary in the treatment of white spot lesions (WSLs) caused by various factors. (2) Methods: A diagnosis was established after clinical inspection, transillumination, or based on the patient’s medical history. Icon infiltration was followed according to the producer’s indications. Chromatic stability was assessed by two examinators with Vitapan 3D Master, and gum health improvement was assessed using the gingival index (GI). (3) Results: Ten dental units were observed for one year and showed chromatic stability. Gum health was improved. No side effects occurred. (4) Conclusions: An easy, non-invasive technique and painless treatment are the desired results from the use and implementation of resin in current practice. Following the infiltration protocol offers the desired aesthetic results. 
KW  - white spot lesions (WSLs)
KW  - resin infiltration
KW  - chromatic stability
KW  - gum health
DO  - 10.35995/tmj20220201