Caries lesion sealing in outer dentin half in primary molars – a case report with 12-month follow-up
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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v14n2.5299Keywords:
Tooth, deciduous, Pit and fissure sealants, Dental restoration permanently.Abstract
Introduction: Caries lesion cessation in outer dentin half is through conservative treatments. Objectives: To show a case report of a primary tooth with occlusal caries lesion with small opening and dentin involvement restricted to the outer dentin half, which has been controlled through application of a resin-based sealant. Methods: The surface sealing was performed with Fluoroshield sealant applied with aid of an exploratory probe following the acid etching the surface. Results: The reevaluations were carried out both clinically and radiographically for a period of 12 months, with analyses of the material’s integrity and of the stabilization of the caries lesions. One year later, the integrity of the sealant and the radiographic evidence showing absence of any evolution of the lesion signaled a good prognosis for this case. Conclusion: The sealing, since periodically controlled, act positively in stopping the lesions, which may be considered as a conservative alternative to conventional restorative treatment.Downloads
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2015-08-11
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Ota CM, Corteleti JF, Aguiar I de S, Sarmento LC, Novaes TF, Imparato JCP. Caries lesion sealing in outer dentin half in primary molars – a case report with 12-month follow-up. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2015 Aug. 11 [cited 2024 Sep. 26];14(2):314-20. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/5299
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