The management of initial carious lesion

Authors

  • Mintra Wutikhun Dental department, Queen Savang Vadhana memorial hospital
  • Nantawan Krajangta Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University
  • Kamolparn Pugdee Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University
  • Awiruth Klaisiri Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University

Keywords:

Remineralization, Sealant, Fluoride, Initial carious lesion, Resin infiltration

Abstract

         The current consensus in caries management has shifted to early detection and non-invasive management of initial carious lesion. The non-invasive treatment of early carious lesion has 3 major method. 1. remineralization management using by fluoride and CPP-ACP. 2. the use of sealant for prevention of sound fissure and arrest the progression of active occlusal and proximal carious lesion. 3. Resin infiltration for stop the progression of initial carious lesion in the esthetic area. This review paper has been focused on the management of initial carious lesion using fluoride, CPP-ACP, sealant and resin infiltration.

Published

2018-10-08

Issue

Section

Review Articles