RESIN INFILTRATION MAY HELP MASK ENAMEL WHITE SPOT LESIONS OR FLUOROSIS

Area of Science:

• Dental Aesthetics
• Minimally Invasive Dentistry
• Cariology

Background:

• White spot lesions (WSLs) and fluorosis are common aesthetic concerns.
• Orthodontic treatment can exacerbate or cause WSLs.
• Current masking techniques vary in efficacy and invasiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and meta-analyze the efficacy of resin infiltration for masking WSLs and fluorosis.
• To compare resin infiltration with other treatments for these conditions.
• To evaluate the long-term stability of resin infiltration outcomes.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature search of multiple databases.
• Inclusion of randomized controlled trials and observational studies.
• Meta-analysis to pool data on aesthetic improvement and lesion masking.

Main Results:

• Resin infiltration demonstrated significant aesthetic improvement in masking WSLs and fluorosis.
• The technique showed higher efficacy compared to placebo or no treatment.
• No significant differences were found when compared to microabrasion in some analyses.

Conclusions:

• Resin infiltration is a highly effective and minimally invasive method for masking post-orthodontic and non-post-orthodontic WSLs and fluorosis.
• It offers a predictable improvement in dental aesthetics.
• Further research on long-term stability and comparative effectiveness is warranted.