A retrospective clinical study on the resin infiltration of proximal caries lesions: the operator’s effect

E. Diab, D. Hesse, C. C. Bonifacio*

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Abstract

Purpose: This retrospective university-based study investigated the effect of operators’ training and previous experience on the success of resin infiltration (RI) in arresting proximal non-cavitated caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth. Methods: Information was collected regarding RI of proximal non-cavitated caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth with a follow-up period up to 32 months. Factors investigated were: operators’ clinical experience and training, patient’s age, tooth, arch, mouth-side, surface treated, tooth separation, and baseline lesion depth. Kaplan–Meier survival and Cox regression analysis with shared frailty were used (α = 5%). Results: A total of 130 proximal surfaces treated on 115 teeth of 43 children (11 ± 4.4 years) were evaluated. Survival of RI was 46% up to 32 months. Lesions treated by non-trained dentists were more likely-to-present progression than those performed by non-trained dental students under supervision (HR 2.41, 95% CI: 1.00–5.80); conversely, no difference was found between non-trained dental students under supervision and trained dentists (HR 0.52, 95% CI: 0.16–1.70). Additionally, dentin lesions were 59% more-likely-to-present progression than enamel lesions (HR 0.41, 95% CI: 0.17–0.99). Conclusion: The operator’s experience and training could influence the success of RI on proximal non-cavitated caries lesions and it should be taken into consideration when choosing this treatment modality.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)879-885
Number of pages7
JournalEuropean Archives of Paediatric Dentistry
Volume22
Issue number5
Early online date25 Sept 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2021

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
The authors would like to express our gratitude to DMG for kindly donating the materials used in this study.

Publisher Copyright:
© 2021, The Author(s).

Funding

The authors would like to express our gratitude to DMG for kindly donating the materials used in this study.

Keywords

  • Caries infiltrant
  • Dental caries
  • Education
  • Synthetic resins

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