Comparative Evaluation of Resin Infiltration and Microabrasion in the Management of White Spot Lesions in Adolescents

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Priya Desai

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, India

: Dent Health Curr Res

Abstract

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White spot lesions (WSLs) are early signs of enamel demineralization, frequently occurring after orthodontic treatment. This randomized controlled trial compared the clinical efficacy of resin infiltration versus microabrasion in reducing lesion visibility and improving enamel hardness. Forty adolescent patients with post-orthodontic WSLs were equally divided into two treatment groups. Outcomes were measured using visual analog scales, quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF), and surface microhardness tests over 6 months. Resin infiltration demonstrated superior esthetic improvement and greater increases in enamel hardness compared to microabrasion. The minimally invasive nature and better clinical outcomes suggest resin infiltration as a preferred management technique for WSLs in adolescents.

Biography

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Priya Desaiâ??s clinical research focuses on preventive and restorative strategies in orthodontics. She is actively en gaged in evaluating novel minimally invasive treatments for enamel defects and has published extensively on enam el preservation techniques