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Interproximal initial caries treated with Curodont Repair and Curodont Protect

  • E11
  • Godenzi D et al
  • Switzerland
  • Product: Curodont Repair & Curodont Protect
Before
  • Figure 1: An early caries seen on the outer third of dentin (D1) on the mesial surface of 36 (April 2016)
After
  • Figure 2: Regression of the lesion to E1 post treatment with Curodont Repair (March 2018)

This case is a part of a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the remineralization potential of Curodont Repair through before-and-after radiographs of initial interproximal lesions on posterior teeth in 219 children (age: 10-19 years), with a total of 405 lesions treated during this study. (Godenzi D et al. J Am Dent Assoc. 2023;154:885-896.e9)

Patient Presentation and examination: 

  • Routine radiographic examination (April 2016): A small radiolucent area observed on the mesial surface of 36. (Figure 1)

Diagnosis: 

  • 36: Initial carious lesion extending to the outer third of dentin (D1) on the mesial surface

Treatment: 

  • The lesion was treated with one application of Curodont Repair.
  • Curodont Protect was prescribed to be used once a week at home at the treated site.

Follow-up: 

  • At the 7-month post-treatment follow-up (October 2016), a bite-wing x-ray revealed regression of the lesion to E2. (Figure 2) 
  • At the 23-month post-treatment follow-up (March 2018), further regression of the lesion to E1 was noticed. (Figure 3)

Take-away: Curodont Repair is a non-invasive, painless, stain-free treatment of initial carious lesions by arrest and regression through Guided Enamel Regeneration. It can be applied in patients of all ages in a short in-office procedure. This can then be supported by the at-home application of Curodont Protect, a remineralizing dental gel.​

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