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Interproximal initial carious lesions treated with CRFP and Curodont Protect​

  • 10
  • Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC
  • USA
  • Product: Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus & Curodont Protect
Before
  • Figure 1: Initial carious lesions on #4(mesial) and #5(distal)​
After
  • Figure 2: At the 6 month follow up, reduction in lesion size seen.​

Patient Presentation and examination:​

  • Personal information: 49-year-old female dental hygienist​
  • Routine radiographic examination: Small radiolucencies in the enamel of #4 (mesial) and #5 (distal) were observed. (Figure 1)​

Diagnosis: ​

  • #4: Initial caries extending to the outer half of enamel (E1) on the mesial surface​
  • #5: Initial caries extending to the outer half of the enamel (E1) on the distal surface.​

Treatment: ​

  • The lesions were treated with Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus in the same appointment, followed by one application of Curodont Protect.​

Follow-up: At the 6-month follow-up post-treatment, the following observations were made:​

  • Reduction in the sizes of the treated lesions, indicative of remineralization. (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 Fluoride Plus. Curodont Protect is the ideal complement to Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus and it helps to foster patient engagement and maximize compliance.​

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