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ArticleCureus2023

Noninvasive Proximal Adhesive Restoration in the Treatment of Non-cavitated Interproximal Incipient Carious Lesions: A Case Report.

Waseem W Radwan

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Waseem W RadwanRestorative Dentistry and Endodontics, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The noninvasive proximal adhesive restoration (NIPAR) technique is a noninvasive approach that utilizes a one-component universal adhesive for infiltration and a filled flowable resin for impermeable sealing. This technique offers several benefits. The noninvasive treatment approach is particularly significant in restorative dentistry, as it entails identifying and managing caries in their initial phases. The efficacy of the noninvasive proximal adhesive restoration technique is limited to non-cavitated lesions. In this case report, a 24-year-old male patient with no relevant medical conditions with a history of dental extractions and restorations visited the University of Geneva Dental School for a complete dental check-up. Orthopantomogram (OPG) and bitewing radiographs revealed multiple initial proximal caries in teeth # 37 (mesial), # 36 (mesial & distal), and # 35 (distal). In addition, DIAGNOcam (KaVo) was used as a diagnostic tool to establish proximal caries' progression. After discussing treatment options with the patient, a decision was made to treat the lesions at the enamel level using NIPAR.

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case-reportmolar teeth.niparnon-invasive proximal adhesive restorationproximal caries

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PMID37554589
PMCPMC10405558

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