The beginning stage of a dental cavity can be halted
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The initial, non-cavitated stage of a dental cavity (often called a white spot lesion) can indeed be halted or reversed through remineralization agents, fluoride therapy, and good oral hygiene.
Evidence for · 8
Action of Fluoride on Initiation of Early Enamel Caries in vivo
2009 · cited by 41
Daily fluoride mouthrinsing substantially retarded early enamel lesion development and reduced mineral loss.
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More for · 7
Analysis of Clinical Trials Involving Non-cavitated Caries Lesions
2004 · cited by 15
Non-cavitated caries lesions can be halted or reversed through various treatments targeting the demineralization-remineralization imbalance.
Influence of Oral Hygiene on Early Enamel Caries
2009 · cited by 9
Poor oral hygiene and fluoride treatment can lead to the stabilization and regression of early white spot enamel lesions.
Diagnosis and Management Approaches for Non-cavitated Carious Dental Lesions- A Narrative Review
2021 · cited by 3
Non-cavitated carious lesions can be arrested using non-invasive techniques such as sealants and fluoride varnishes.
A clinical comparison of the caries inhibitory potential of aluminum gallium arsenide LASER in conjunction with a remineralization paste in non-cavitated carious lesions
2025 · cited by 2
Laser irradiation combined with remineralizing paste significantly promoted the reversal of incipient non-cavitated lesions.
Remineralization and Antibacterial efficacy of Ashwagandha, Maca and Ginger-based mouthwashes versus Fluoride-based mouthwash on initial enamel caries: An in-vitro study
2024 · cited by 2
Herbal-based and fluoride mouthwashes proved effective as remineralizing agents for initial enamel caries.
The Effect of Er:YAG Laser and Diode Laser in Combination with MI Varnish on the Depth of Remineralization of Incipient Carious Lesions - An In vitro Study
2023 · cited by 2
Combinations of laser therapy and varnishes increased the depth of remineralization in incipient carious lesions.
Nanotechnology in non-cavitated lesions and tooth hypersensitivity
2021 · cited by 1
Demineralized non-cavitated lesions can be reversed or arrested via remineralization products.