Challenges in diagnosing and managing non-cavitated occlusal caries lesions. A Literature overview and a report of a case
V. 172 N. 1 (2021), Review
V. 172 N. 1 (2021)

Challenges in diagnosing and managing non-cavitated occlusal caries lesions. A Literature overview and a report of a case: doi: 10.7417/CT.2021.2288

Review
Pubblicato 2020-12-21
M. Mazur
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
M. Jedliński
Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70111 Szczecin, Poland
A. Ndokaj
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
A. Cipollone
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
G.M. Nardi
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
L. Ottolenghi
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
F. Guerra
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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Parole chiave

hidden caries
florescence
intra-oral camera
ormocer
bisphenol-A free composite
non cavitated occlusal lesions

Abstract

Aim
Aim of this literature overview was to analyze the diagnostic procedures of hidden caries lesions and to present a restorative protocol.

Methods
A literature overview was performed in order to evaluate hidden caries etiological hypothesis and the reported prevalence. The diagnostic procedure is performed with the aid of an intra-oral fluorescence based camera and the restorative procedure is completed with the use of a novel bisphenol-A free composite.

Results
Non cavitated occlusal caries lesions prevalence is high in young adults population. Diagnosis of hidden caries requires both high sensitivity and specificity.

Conclusions
The novel diagnostic and restorative protocol showed to be highly effective in hidden caries assessment and restoration

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