Evaluation of the masking efficacy of caries infiltration in post-orthodontic initial caries lesions: 1-year follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the masking efficacy and color stability of resin infiltration on post-orthodontic ICL after 1 year.

Materials and methods

In 17 adolescents, 112 ICL (ICDAS-1: n = 1; ICDAS-2: n = 111) in 112 teeth were treated by resin infiltration (Icon, DMG) 3 to 12 months after bracket removal. The etching procedure was performed up to 3 times. Standardized digital images were taken before treatment (T₀), 7 days (T₇) and 12 months (T₃₆₅) after treatment. Outcomes included the evaluation of the color differences between infiltrated and healthy enamel at T₀, T₇, and T₃₆₅ by quantitative (colorimetric analysis (ΔE), ICDAS scores) and qualitative methods (5

SUBMITTER: Wierichs RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10160188 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature