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Microinvasive, Esthetic Management of White Spot Lesion following Orthodontic Treatment Using Resin Infiltration: A
Ullal A Nayak1, Tasnem Kailani2, Rahaf Althagafy2
1Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Aim:
White opacities have always been a major esthetic concern in young patients reporting for dental treatment. We aimed to achieve an esthetic noninvasive immediate correction of these lesions.
Background:
These discolorations of enamel have a multifactorial etiology and are mainly caused by dental fluorosis, early enamel caries, developmental defects, etc. Conventionally available treatment options for these white opacities include noninvasive and invasive approaches. Recently, a novel "microinvasive" technique has been introduced as an alternative therapeutic technique to manage these opacities esthetically and in a painless way, in a single sitting with no complications.
Case Description:
This paper illustrates the use of resin infiltration to esthetically treat white spot lesions (WSLs) on the anterior maxillary teeth in a 24-year-old female caused due to orthodontic treatment.
Conclusion:
Resin infiltration can be an effective treatment option for the correction of WSLs on the labial surface of anterior teeth seen after orthodontic treatment.
Clinical Significance:
The resin infiltration technique can be a preferred option for treating superficial WSLs and has a high patient acceptance rate with minimal risk of postoperative sensitivity.
How To Cite This Article:
Nayak UA, Kailani T, Althagafy R. Microinvasive, Esthetic Management of White Spot Lesion following Orthodontic Treatment using Resin Infiltration: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(2):396-399.
