Abstract
A case of caries management with near-infrared caries detection device (DIAGNOcam) and resin infiltrant (Icon)
Approximal caries is commonly found in clinical practice, but has been considered difficult to manage due to multiple reasons, such as not detectable under direct vision, difficult to maintain plaque control, and lack of effective drill-free approach. The present paper is to report a case of ①caries management with the caries detection device for approximal carious lesions (DIAGNOcam) for the purpose of monitoring of the lesions in conjunction with ②application of resin infiltration to the approximal enamel carious lesions (Icon®; DMG, Germany), from the mixed dentition period to completion of permanent teeth. Numerous studies have been conducted overseas reporting their effectiveness in clinical practice; this introductory report is to present their clinical applicability since caries detection by DIAGNOcam and caries treatment with infiltrant (Icon) are still considered unconventional in Japan.
