ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025
Comparing the Aesthetic Outcomes of Orthodontically Induced White Spot Lesion Using Icon® Resin Infiltration, Fluoride Varnish and Micro-Abrasion: A Pilot Study.
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- Comparative Study of Microabrasion and Resin Infiltration on Enamel Color Stability and Surface Characteristics: A Systematic Review.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryReview
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Abstract
Background: This trial aimed to comparatively evaluate Icon® resin infiltration, micro-abrasion, and varnish in restoring aesthetics of white spot lesions (WSLs) post-orthodontic treatment. Material and Methods: 27 WSLs were detected in 27 teeth of 3 patients. The participants were analyzed-before intervention (T0), immediately after intervention (T1), 2 weeks later (T2), and after the application of the three techniques; Icon® resin infiltration, Opalustre™ micro-abrasion, and ClinproTM XT varnish. Block randomization was done. A visual analog scale and Photoshop CS3 were used to assess the color of WSLs and the adjacent enamel, while ICDAS was used to assess the classification of the enamel loss level. Results: At baseline T2, There was a high significant difference between the three used test with both examiner l and ll. It showed that the Resin infiltration has done better than Micro-abrasion and Fluoride varnish. Conclusions: When compared to teeth treated with micro-abrasion, resin infiltration has demonstrated the best instant cosmetic outcomes. But according to both examiners, the fluoride varnish changed the least.
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