Esthetic Effects and Color Stability of Resin Infiltration on Demineralized Enamel Lesions: A Systematic Review

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to systematically review the ability of resin infiltration to conceal demineralized enamel lesions to normal enamel translucency and to maintain color stability. Materials and Methods: A literature search of PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Scopus d...

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Published in:Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry
Main Author: Abang Ibrahim D.F.; Venkiteswaran A.; Hasmun N.N.
Format: Review
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer (UK) Ltd. 2023
Online Access:https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85171561198&doi=10.4103%2fjispcd.JISPCD_29_23&partnerID=40&md5=5433a9e94ed10e9d599bfeeaf4b9f5be
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Summary:Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to systematically review the ability of resin infiltration to conceal demineralized enamel lesions to normal enamel translucency and to maintain color stability. Materials and Methods: A literature search of PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Scopus databases and a manual search of articles from 2009 to 2021 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and clinical efficacy trials (nonrandomized) were performed. Methodological quality and risk of bias (RoB) of included papers was assessed using Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool 2.0 for RCTs and ROBINS-I (Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies of Interventions) tool for nonrandomized studies. Results: A total of 352 titles and abstracts were reviewed. Eight RCTs and three clinical efficiency studies were included in this review. The masking effects of the demineralized enamel lesion were reported immediately after resin infiltration, and the color stability of this material was up to 24 months, with no adverse effects noted. For RCTs, four studies were classified as 'some concerns' and four were as 'low RoB.' For nonrandomized studies, all of the studies presented an overall moderate RoB. Conclusion: Resin infiltration achieves the best esthetic outcomes compared with microabrasion and remineralization therapy. Color stability was achieved with this material for up to 24 months and no adverse effects were noted. Factors contributing to the esthetic outcomes of the resin include the elimination of the hypermineralized surface layer, the homogeneity of the resin itself, and polishing after resin infiltration. Longitudinal follow-up and improved control of confounding variables should characterize future high-quality systematic reviews. © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. All rights reserved.
ISSN:22310762
DOI:10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_29_23