Abstract
Background: White spot lesions (WSls) are frequently occurring side effects of fixed orthodontic treatment. The lesions may progress to cavities. Their treatment is costly and time-consuming. Icon infiltrant and Opalustre are painless micro-invasive procedures that improve the color of the WSLs. Aim: The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to compare resin infiltration and acid micro-abrasion. Materials and Methods: Twelve patients, with ninety post-orthodontic white spot lesions, were randomly divided into two groups. Icon resin infiltrant was applied in one group and Opalustre acid micro-abrasion in the other. The caries score was measured with ICDAS-II. The patients recorded their satisfaction on a VAS scale. Wilcoxon signed-rank test compared the two groups and the Friedman test compared the outcomes over time. Results: Compared to the pre-treatment, the ICDAS-II scores statistically decreased immediately after treatment, after 3 months, and after 6 months, in both groups. Compared to pre-treatment, the patient satisfaction increased immediately after treatment, after 3 months, and after 6 months, in both groups. Conclusion: Icon and Opalustre improve the color of WSLs. Color is stable over time. Patients are satisfied with the treatment results.
Recommended Citation
ElSayed HS, Mahran A, Kadry W, Fahim F. Resin Infiltration Versus Acid Micro-Abrasion In The Treatment Of White Spot Lesions In Fixed Orthodontic Patients. Future Dental Journal. 2022; 7(2):90-94. doi: https://doi.org/10.54623/fdj.7023.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.54623/fdj.7023