Resin infiltration or bioactive adhesive: which treatment provides better esthetic satisfaction for post-orthodontic white spot lesions?
Originally at nature.com
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Why it matters for dental
For general and pediatric dentists treating post-orthodontic patients, the choice between resin infiltration and bioactive adhesives will directly affect patient satisfaction and potential re-treatment rates for white-spot lesions.
Key points
- Study compares esthetic outcomes of two minimally invasive techniques—resin infiltration versus bioactive adhesive—for WSLs that remain after fixed-appliance removal.
- Esthetic satisfaction is measured by patient-reported visual-analog scores; higher scores reduce the likelihood of future restorative interventions.
- Both modalities are office-applied, single-visit procedures, so material cost and chair-time differences can influence practice economics.
- Data are clinically relevant for orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and restorative associates who co-manage debond cases.
Who should care
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