Management of White Spot Lesions Using Resin Infiltration Technique: A Review

Abstract

Management of white spot lesions has always been an important issue in modern dentistry. Many preventive measures have been suggested recently to slow the demineralization process and allow better remineralization of enamel as soon as white spot lesions begin to appear and just before proceeding into the cavitated lesion stage. A new technology in dealing with such lesions is known as " Resin Infiltration " . It seems to provide an intermediary treatment modality between prevention and restorative therapy. The concept was introduced as a micro-invasive approach for the management of smooth surface and proximal non-cavitated carious lesions. The purpose of this review is to present the scientific basis and principles of the usage of resin infiltration technique as well as its importance in the clinical practice.