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Interproximal initial caries treated with Curodont Repair and Curodont Protect

  • E16
  • Godenzi D et al
  • Switzerland
  • Product: Curodont Repair & Curodont Protect
Before
  • Figure 1: Initial caries extending to the outer third of dentin (D1) on the mesial surface of 16 (May 2016)​
After
  • Figure 2: Regression of the lesion to E2 post treatment with Curodont Repair (December 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 (May 2016): A small radiolucent area observed on the mesial surface of 16. (Figure 1)

Diagnosis: 

  • 16: Initial carious lesion extending to the outer third of dentin (D1) 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 (December 2016), a bite-wing x-ray revealed regression of the lesion to E2. (Figure 2)

Take-away: A majority of initial carious lesions are on interproximal surfaces and are asymptomatic.* Treating these lesions with Curodont Repair, a non-invasive, painless, stain-free treatment, along with improvement in oral hygiene maintenance and diet, may help with lesion arrest and regression. This is supported by the at-home application of Curodont Protect, a remineralizing dental gel.

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