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Interproximal initial caries treated with Curodont Repair and Curodont Protect

  • E14
  • 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 16 (January 2017)​
After
  • Figure 2: Complete regression of the lesion to E0 post treatment with Curodont Repair (June 2017)​

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 (January 2017): Small radiolucent area observed on the mesial surface of 16. (Figure 1)

Diagnosis: 

  • 16: Initial carious lesion extending to the inner half of enamel (E2) on the mesial surface

Treatment: 

  • The lesions were 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 (June 2017), a bite-wing x-ray revealed complete regression of the lesion to E0. (Figure 2)

Take-away: Initial carious lesions on proximal surfaces may escape detection until they cavitate, at which point restorations are the only mode of treatment available. Thus, radiographs in routine check-ups must be assessed carefully to diagnose initial carious lesions, which can then be treated non-invasively with Curodont Repair. Curodont Protect, a remineralizing dental gel, is the ideal complement to Curodont Repair.​

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