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Accession Number:
AD1036845
Title:
Effect of Repeated Acid Challenges on the Color Stability of Resin-Infiltrated Enamel White Spot Lesions
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Corporate Author:
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Bethesda United States
Report Date:
2016-06-01
Pagination or Media Count:
36.0
Abstract:
INTRODUCTION Repeated bacterial acid challenges to tooth enamel result in loss of the mineral component. The resulting spaces decrease the refractive index to light giving the appearance of a white lesion. Resin infiltration fills subsurface enamel voids and increases the refractive index of white spot lesions to more closely match the surrounding enamel and improve esthetics. Currently, there is a lack of information regarding the color stability of resin-infiltrated enamel following multiple acid challenges.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE