ENAMEL HYPOPLASIA: THE USE OF INFILTRATIVE RESINS AS A TREATMENT

Abstract

Enamel hypoplasia, when present in the anterior teeth, compromises their dental structure and impacts aesthetics. Currently, dentistry is based on principles of prevention with maximum preservation of dental structures. That said, the best treatment alternatives are the least invasive techniques, in which resin infiltrants have gained prominence in recent years, being a low-viscosity material that can penetrate the hypoplastic areas, thereby providing improvements in both aesthetics and functionality. Analyze how ICON works and observe its positive and negative points in the treatment of enamel hypoplasia. Research was carried out through specific search engines in the databases Google Scholar and PUBmed. The clinical results obtained with its use are very favorable, considering the stabilization of white spot lesions, the masking of the color of the lesion, the durability and stability of the infiltrant. It was concluded that treatment with resin infiltrant stands out compared to other options, such as microabrasion or whitening; however, the high cost of this treatment is so far the biggest obstacle to making this option the most used.