ArticleCureus2024
Resin Infiltration for the Esthetic Improvement of Dental Fluorosis and White Spots: A Case Report.
Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
What it found
Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.
The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
1 citing paper in PubMed.
Corrections and comments
PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.
Authors and funding
3 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
White spot lesions, characterized by opaque enamel discolorations from early carious lesions, fluorosis, or developmental issues, can be effectively managed through various treatments. Resin infiltration is a unique therapy that bridges the gap between non-invasive and invasive alternatives, potentially delaying the need for restorations by applying a low-viscosity resin that penetrates and seals the lesion, enhancing both appearance and function. This study evaluates the clinical and esthetic outcomes of resin infiltration in a 33-year-old female patient with mild dental fluorosis, who presented with white and brown discolorations on her anterior teeth and a high caries index. Following a comprehensive treatment plan that included scaling, root planning, and resin infiltration, several diagnostic tests - such as Endo-Ice, Electric pulp testing, DIAGNOdent, and Spectrophotometer - were utilized to assess treatment success, showing reduced pulp sensory response times, improved caries detection values, and noticeable esthetic enhancements. However, one-month post-treatment, the patient reported yellow staining on the treated surfaces due to turmeric consumption, necessitating additional finishing and polishing. This case underscores the effectiveness of resin infiltration in improving both esthetic and clinical outcomes for fluorosis and incipient carious lesions, emphasizing the importance of patient education regarding dietary habits and oral hygiene to prevent staining and ensure long-term success, while further research is warranted to explore the long-term efficacy of resin infiltration and develop strategies to mitigate post-treatment discoloration.
Indexed as
Identifiers
What OpenQuestion holds
Registered trials
Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.