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Interproximal initial caries treated with Curodont Repair and Curodont Protect

  • E8
  • Godenzi D et al
  • Switzerland
  • Product: Curodont Repair & Curodont Protect
Before
  • Figure 1: An early caries seen on the inner half of enamel (E2) on the mesial surface of 16 (December 2015)​
After
  • Figure 2: Significant regression of the lesion to E1 post treatment with Curodont Repair (October 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 (April 2015): A small radiolucent area 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 17-month post-treatment follow-up (September 2016), a bite-wing x-ray revealed regression of the lesion to E1. (Figure 2)

Take-away: A majority of proximal caries are in the enamel.* These initial caries may progress into cavities, at which point, restorative treatment becomes necessary. Treating these initial lesions with Curodont Repair enables non-invasively helps prevent caries progression and enable enamel regeneration within the lesion.

* Jacobsen ID et al. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2019;20:73-78

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