Inhibition of early carious lesion progression by the infiltration of light-curing resin

Neinvazivnim postupkom infiltracije smole na aproksimalnim površinama može se zaustaviti karijes koji zahvaća caklinu, pod uvjetom da lezija nije kavitirana. Smola može ojačati caklinsku strukturu i tako prevenirati kavitaciju te pucanje caklinske površine. Bijele točkaste lezije na glatkim površinama remineralizirat će se samo pod uvjetom da pacijenti imaju dobru oralnu higijenu i čestu primjenu fluorida. Kod pacijenata s neodgovarajućom oralnom higijenom i slabom primjenom fluorida najvjerojatnije će bijele točkaste lezije napredovati u karijes. Brtvljenje početnih caklinskih lezija sa smolama obećavajuće je rješenje. Cilj infiltracije karijesa jest zatvoriti pore i tako prevenirati penetraciju kiseline u leziju i progresiju karijesne lezije. Infiltracija smole jednostavna je, bezbolna, ultrakonzervativna tehnika koja omogućuje trenutno liječenje karijesne lezije.A non-invasive procedure of resin infiltration on the proximal surface can stop tooth decay that affects the enamel, provided that the lesion is not cavitated. Resin can strengthen the enamel structure and thus prevent cavitation and cracking of the enamel surface. White spot lesions on smooth surfaces are only supposed to remineralize if patients have good oral hygiene and are frequently exposed to fluorides. In patients with poor oral hygiene and low exposure to fluorides, white spot lesions will most likely progress into caries. The infiltration of initial enamel lesions with light-cured resins might be a promising solution. The aim of caries infiltration is to close the pores and thus prevent penetration of acid into the lesion and the progression of carious lesions. Resin infiltration is a simple, painless and ultraconservative technique which allows for an immediate treatment of the caries lesion