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A case report: arresting dental caries.

P Milgrom1, M Rothen, A Spadafora

  • 1Department of Dental Public Health Sciences, Dental Fears Research Clinic, University of Washington, Box 357475, Seattle, WA 98195-7475, USA.

Journal of Dental Hygiene : JDH
|October 18, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This case report demonstrates that frequent fluoride varnish applications can arrest dentin caries in adults refractory to other treatments. This preventive approach successfully halted decay progression over five years, avoiding surgical intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Cariology
  • Preventive Dentistry

Background:

  • Dental caries remains a significant public health concern, particularly in adult populations.
  • Refractory cases of dental caries pose challenges to conventional treatment modalities.
  • Effective caries control strategies are crucial for long-term oral health maintenance.

Observation:

  • A case study involving an adult patient with dentin caries refractory to standard treatments.
  • Treatment involved repeated in-clinic applications of 5% fluoride varnish every three months.
  • Home care included daily two-minute rinses with sodium fluoride.

Findings:

  • Over a five-year period, none of the initial dentin lesions required restoration.
  • Clinical examinations and bitewing radiographs indicated inactive interproximal decay.

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  • The intensive fluoride regimen successfully arrested caries progression.

    • Implications:

    • Fluoride varnish can be a valuable adjunct to preventive therapy for arresting caries in adult patients.
    • This approach may help avoid surgical interventions by reducing caries risk.
    • Highlights the potential of sustained fluoride application in managing difficult caries cases.