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Interproximal initial caries treated with Curodont Repair and Curodont Protect

  • E13
  • Godenzi D et al
  • Switzerland
  • Product: Curodont Repair & Curodont Protect
Before
  • Figure 1: Initial caries extending to the inner half of enamel (E2) on the mesial surface of 26 (June 2016)​
After
  • Figure 2: Complete regression of the lesion to E0 post treatment with Curodont Repair (September 2016)​

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 (March 2016): Small radiolucent area observed on the mesial surface of 26. (Figure 1)

Diagnosis: 

  • 26: Initial carious lesion extending to the inner half of enamel (E2) 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 6-month post-treatment follow-up (September 2016), a bite-wing x-ray revealed complete regression of the lesion to E0. (Figure 2)

Take-away: Initial caries prevalence is documented to be as high as up to 80%.* Many of these lesions escape diagnosis due to not being as visible and being largely asymptomatic. Curodont Repair is a non-invasive, painless, stain-free treatment of initial carious lesions by arrest and regression through Guided Enamel Regeneration. This is supported by the at-home application of Curodont Protect, a remineralizing dental gel.

*Rødseth SC et al. Acta Odontol Scand. 2023;81:202-210.

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