Comparing the Aesthetic Outcomes of Orthodontically Induced White Spot Lesion Using Icon® Resin Infiltration, Fluoride Varnish and Micro-Abrasion: A Pilot Study.

BACKGROUND

This trial aimed to comparatively evaluate Icon® resin infiltration, micro-abrasion, and varnish in restoring aesthetics of white spot lesions (WSLs) post-orthodontic treatment.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

27 WSLs were detected in 27 teeth of 3 patients. The participants were analyzed-before intervention (T0), immediately after intervention (T1), 2 weeks later (T2), and after the application of the three techniques; Icon® resin infiltration, Opalustre™ micro-abrasion, and ClinproTM XT varnish. Block randomization was done. A visual analog scale and Photoshop CS3 were used to assess the color of WSLs and the adjacent enamel, while ICDAS was used to assess the classification of the enamel loss level.

RESULTS

At baseline T2, There was a high significant difference between the three used test with both examiner l and ll. It showed that the Resin infiltration has done better than Micro-abrasion and Fluoride varnish.

CONCLUSIONS

When compared to teeth treated with micro-abrasion, resin infiltration has demonstrated the best instant cosmetic outcomes. But according to both examiners, the fluoride varnish changed the least.