Minimally Invasive Approach for Improving Anterior Dental Aesthetics: Case Report with 1-Year Follow-Up

Dental aesthetics have become highly important in recent years. Treating aesthetic demands with noninvasive or minimally invasive techniques can preserve the natural tissues. A 20-year-old female patient presented to the clinic with aesthetic concerns. After the clinical and radiographic examinations, hypomineralization was identified in the maxillary anterior teeth except the maxillary right canine. An external discoloration was also identified in the maxillary left canine tooth. Moreover, the right canine tooth was identified as a Turner’s tooth according to the patient’s anamnesis. The resin infiltration technique was applied to the maxillary anterior teeth except the maxillary right canine. The bleaching treatment was applied to the maxillary left canine tooth. Then, a laminate veneer restoration was applied to the upper right canine tooth with Turner’s hypoplasia. Following the treatment, a satisfactory aesthetic restoration was achieved. After 1-year examination, no clinical failures were observed.

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EVALUATION OF SUCCESS OF RESIN INFILTRATION TECHNIQUE IN SUPERFICIAL PROXIMAL CARIOUS LESIONS OF POSTERIOR TEETH

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal ◽

10.51253/pafmj.v71i4.4294 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 71 (4) ◽

pp. 1318-21

Author(s):

Faisal Mahmood ◽

Muhammad Bader Munir ◽

Ali Altaf ◽

Ajmal Yousaf ◽

Faisal Bhangar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Posterior Teeth ◽

Invasive Approach ◽

Resin Infiltration ◽

Carious Lesions ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Infiltration Technique ◽

And Gender

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of resin infiltration technique in arresting superficial proximal carious lesions of posterior teeth. Study Design: Quasi experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Operative dentistry department, de’ Montmorency College of Dentistry Lahore, from Oct 2018 to Mar 2019. Methodology: Meeting inclusion criteria were selected. Informed consent was obtained. After application of rubber dam; etchant gel was applied to superficial proximal carious lesions in these patients; water-rinsed and air-dried for 30 sec; resin was then infiltrated into each lesion. Patients were recalled after 6 months for follow up. Results: Total patients were 30 out of which 18 (60%) were males and 12 (40%) were females. Mean age of patients was 25.77 years ranging from 16-35 years. Success of resin infiltration technique in superficial proximal carious lesions in posterior teeth was 86.7% measured by bitewing radiograph taken on follow up after 6 months to see any progression of carious lesion. Conclusion: Resin infiltration was effective in 86.7% patients in arresting progress of superficial proximal carious lesions with no significant difference for age and gender. Hence it is suggested that resin infiltration being promising micro invasive approach should be considered in addition to non-operative and operative treatment approaches.

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Treatment of Fluorosis Spots Using a Resin Infiltration Technique: 14-month Follow-up

Operative Dentistry ◽

10.2341/14-335-s ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

pp. 357-362 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

AR Cocco ◽

RG Lund ◽

EdN Torre ◽

J Martos

Keyword(s):

Clinical Case ◽

Resin Infiltration ◽

Commercial Resin ◽

Low Viscosity ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

White Spots ◽

Infiltration Technique

SUMMARY The aim of this study was to report a clinical case of moderate fluorosis spots treated with infiltration of low-viscosity resin. A commercial resin was applied to the facial surfaces on the anterior teeth in both the maxillary and mandibular arches. The white spots of fluorosis lost their whitish appearance and appeared similar to sound enamel. This technique, which might constitute an alternative to white-masking of fluorosis spots, showed optimal esthetic results.

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Right Anterior Mini-Incision Approach to Anomalous Right Coronary Artery Repair

World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery ◽

10.1177/2150135119892928 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 215-216 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zoe W. Hinton ◽

James M. Meza ◽

Alyssa C. Habermann ◽

Nicholas D. Andersen ◽

Mani A. Daneshmand ◽

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Keyword(s):

Coronary Artery ◽

Minimally Invasive ◽

Right Coronary Artery ◽

Heart Surgery ◽

Congenital Heart Surgery ◽

Minimally Invasive Approach ◽

Invasive Approach ◽

The Right ◽

Invasive Techniques ◽

Mini Incision

The right anterior mini-incision has emerged as an effective minimally invasive approach for adult aortic root and valve operations. However, adoption of minimally invasive techniques has been limited in congenital heart surgery. We report a case of anomalous aortic origin of the right coronary artery repair performed through this approach. Following successful right coronary artery unroofing, the patient had an uncomplicated postoperative hospitalization.

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Management of Enamel Hypomineralization with Resin Infiltration Technique: A Clinical Case Report

Odovtos - International Journal of Dental Sciences ◽

10.15517/ijds.2020.40975 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 117-124

Author(s):

Soner Şişmanoğlu DDS, PhD

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Minimally Invasive ◽

Clinical Case ◽

Composite Resin ◽

Psychosocial Problems ◽

Invasive Treatment ◽

Resin Infiltration ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Infiltration Technique ◽

Composite Resin Restorations

Defects that occur during the development of anterior teeth are often associated with aesthetic problems. Although enamel hypomineralization does not significantly increase the risk of caries, it causes patients to experience psychosocial problems. A 23-year-old female patient presented to our clinic complaining of white opacity and discolorations in her anterior teeth. After the systemic and dental anamnesis of the patient, minimally invasive treatment of resin infiltration was planned. In addition, anterior composite resin restorations with impaired color matching was renewed. The patient was recalled 13 months after the treatment. A significant decrease was observed in the appearance of enamel hypomineralizations. The patient was satisfied with the outcome of the treatment. Furthermore, the durability of the treatment after 13 months is satisfactory.

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Resin Infiltration Technique as Minimal Invasive Approach Towards Mild to Moderate Dental Fluorosis in an Adolescent: a Case Report

IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences ◽

10.31436/ijohs.v2i2.98 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 63-72

Author(s):

Muhammad Nur Izham Khairuddin ◽

Pengiran Muhammad Badi’uzzaman Awang Iskanderdzulkarnein ◽

Mohd Haikal Mohd Halil

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Dental Fluorosis ◽

Significant Loss ◽

Tooth Bleaching ◽

Invasive Approach ◽

Tooth Structure ◽

Resin Infiltration ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Minimal Invasive Approach ◽

Infiltration Technique

Dental fluorosis can be defined as a developmental condition that affects dental hard tissue, mainly enamel characterised with white or yellowish lesions due to excessive fluoride exposure. Fluorosis can have a major impact on the appearance, structure and shape of the tooth which posed a significant aesthetic concern to individuals having this condition. There are several treatments recommended in treating dental fluorosis depending on the severity of the disease itself ranging from tooth bleaching to prosthetic crowns in severe cases. This case report describes the use of resin infiltration technique on a patient with mild to moderate severity of dental fluorosis of the upper anterior teeth which produce an acceptable improvement of the appearance of the affected tooth. Resin infiltration technique in this case provided a conservative and inexpensive approach in treating mild to moderate dental fluorosis for the patient, improving the aesthetic without significant loss of tooth structure.

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VP028 TAPP REPAIR FOR INCISIONAL LUMBAR HERNIA

British Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1093/bjs/znab395.159 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 108 (Supplement_8) ◽

Author(s):

Sónia Ribas ◽

Ana Peixoto Pereira ◽

Conceição Antunes

Keyword(s):

Minimally Invasive ◽

Abdominal Cavity ◽

Lumbar Hernia ◽

Barbed Suture ◽

Invasive Approach ◽

Incisional Hernias ◽

Tapp Repair ◽

Duration Of Surgery ◽

Invasive Techniques

Abstract Aim “Incisional hernias are very common and can present even after minimally invasive surgery for other pathologies. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair first described by LeBlanc in 1992, gained great popularity, because of its known advantages over the open techniques. In the last decade because of increasing concerns about the future risks of using an intra-peritoneal mesh, several minimally invasive techniques using a mesh outside abdominal cavity have been described. We report the use of a TAPP technique.” Material and Methods “48 yo female patient, that underwent a laparoscopic right adrenalectomy, for myelolipoma, in 2015, with subsequent incisional lumbar hernia (L4W1) in the extraction incision.” Results “The patient was submitted to a laparoscopic TAPP repair in ambulatory surgery with extended recovery. The hernia defect was closed with a barbed suture and it was used a 15x15cm medium weight polypropylene mesh without traumatic fixation. For pain control it was done a TAP block guided by laparoscopy. The duration of surgery was 90 minutes. The patient had no complications. No recurrence on follow-up (4 months).” Conclusions “New minimally invasive procedures for the repair of incisional hernias avoid the intraperitoneal mesh position and maintain all the advantages of the minimally invasive approach. Some of these techniques may be complex and have a long learning curve. TAPP seems reproducible and a good option if a good extra-peritoneal dissection is possible. Larger series are needed, to accurately compare these new techniques with IPOM, open sublay and to select the best technique for each patient.”

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Esthetic Management of Incisors with Diffuse and Demarcated Opacities: 24 Month Follow-up Case Report

Operative Dentistry ◽

10.2341/19-206-s ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 45 (6) ◽

pp. 569b-574

Author(s):

GS Athayde ◽

RC Jorge ◽

GCA Americano ◽

F Barja-Fidalgo ◽

VM Soviero

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Minimally Invasive ◽

Dental Fluorosis ◽

Resin Composite ◽

Color Stability ◽

Invasive Approach ◽

Low Viscosity ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

Clinical Relevance A minimally invasive esthetic treatment can provide longevity and color stability. SUMMARY This clinical case report describes a minimally invasive approach to mask diffuse and demarcated opacities in permanent anterior teeth in an eight-year-old child who was upset with the appearance of her incisors. Clinical examination showed diffuse opacities in teeth 7, 8, 9, and 10, diagnosed as dental fluorosis associated with yellow demarcated opacity in tooth 9 related to molar-incisor hypomineralization. The treatment was based on conservative dentistry using the low-viscosity resin infiltration technique and resin composite restoration in an attempt to mask the lesions. The follow-up time was 24 months.

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Erosion Infiltration in the Management of Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) Defects

Case Reports in Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2020/8888256 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Rym Mabrouk ◽

Souha Yahia ◽

Afef Oueslati ◽

Nadia Frih

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Dental Practice ◽

White Spot Lesions ◽

Minimally Invasive Techniques ◽

Resin Infiltration ◽

Anterior Teeth ◽

Molar Incisor Hypomineralization ◽

Infiltration Technique ◽

Restorative Therapy ◽

Invasive Techniques

White spot lesions caused by enamel demineralization are frequently encountered in dental practice. Their management has always been an important issue in modern dentistry. However, the real dilemma was treating aesthetic demands with noninvasive or minimally invasive techniques preserving the natural tissues. The introduction of resin infiltration technique seems to provide an intermediary treatment modality between prevention and restorative therapy. This case report is aimed at reporting the management of MIH opacities in anterior teeth with resin infiltration technique.

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High risk medicolegal autopsies: is a full postmortem examination necessary?

Journal of Clinical Pathology ◽

10.1136/jclinpath-2012-201137 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 66 (1) ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Eve Patricia Fryer ◽

Zoe C Traill ◽

Rachel E Benamore ◽

Ian S D Roberts

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Minimally Invasive ◽

Cause Of Death ◽

Drug Abusers ◽

Minimally Invasive Approach ◽

Invasive Approach ◽

External Examination ◽

Invasive Techniques ◽

Cocaine Toxicity ◽

Selection Of

AimsAiming to reduce the numbers of high risk autopsies, we use a minimally invasive approach. HIV/hepatitis C virus (HCV)-positive coronial referrals, mainly intravenous drug abusers, have full autopsy only if external examination, toxicology and/or postmortem CT scan do not provide the cause of death. In this study, we review and validate this protocol.Methods and results62 HIV/HCV-positive subjects were investigated. All had external examination, 59 toxicology and 24 CT. In 42/62, this minimally invasive approach provided a cause of death. Invasive autopsy was required in 20/62, CT/toxicology being inconclusive, giving a potential rather than definite cause of death. Autopsy findings provided the cause of death in 6/20; in the remainder, a negative autopsy allowed more weight to be given to toxicological results previously regarded as inconclusive. In order to validate selection of cases for invasive autopsy using history, external examination and toxicology, a separate group of 57 non-infectious full autopsies were analysed. These were consecutive cases in which there was a history that suggested drug abuse. A review pathologist, provided only with clinical summary, external findings and toxicology, formulated a cause of death. This formulation was compared with the original cause of death, based on full autopsy. The review pathologist correctly identified a drug-related death or requirement for full autopsy in 56/57 cases. In one case, diagnosed as cocaine toxicity by the review pathologist, autopsy additionally revealed subarachnoid haemorrhage and Berry aneurysm.ConclusionsThese findings support the use of minimally invasive techniques in high risk autopsies, which result in a two-thirds reduction in full postmortems.

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