Abstract

Those white spots (white spots) can be treated with minimally invasive procedures! ● Many patients suffer from aesthetic problems caused by white spots, but hesitate to seek treatment because they want to avoid having their teeth shaved down as much as possible. ● In recent years, white spot treatments such as low-viscosity resin infiltration and deep resin infiltration have been established, making it possible to restore high aesthetics with minimally invasive procedures. ● This book is an essential guide written by a leading expert in white spot treatment, explaining everything from the equipment used to the key clinical points, along with numerous clinical examples. [Table of Contents] Part I Understanding White Spots CHAPTER 1 What are White Spots? CHAPTER 2 Treatment Methods and Examination/Diagnosis CHAPTER 3 Counseling & Consultation COLUMN Tips for Introducing White Spot Treatment Part II Treating White Spots CHAPTER 1 Whitening CHAPTER 2 Rubber Dam Isolation CHAPTER 3 Low-Viscosity Resin Infiltration Method CHAPTER 4 Deep Resin Infiltration Method Part III White Spot Treatment Case Studies CASE 0 Effects of Whitening CASE 1 Treatment using Phosphate Etching and Low-Viscosity Bonding Material CASE 2 White Spot Treatment with Enhanced Aesthetics CASE 3 White Spot Treatment for Non-Vital Teeth CASE 4 Severe Fluorosis CASE 5 Severe Trauma to Preceding Primary Teeth CASE 6 Combination of Trauma to Preceding Primary Teeth and Fluorosis, Retreatment of Previous Dentist's CR Restoration CASE 7 Selective Grinding for Combination of Trauma to Preceding Primary Teeth and Fluorosis CASE 8 MIH CASE 9 Aggressive CR on the Incisal Edge of White Spots Case 10: Demineralized white spots (ICDAS code 2), discoloration of CR. Case 11: Non-demineralized white spots in multiple teeth accompanied by brown spots. Case 12: Treatment of yellow and white spots due to trauma. Q&A Q1: Can whitening be done after low-viscosity/deep resin infiltration? Q2: Is it sufficient to perform grinding and medication application only on the white spots? Q3: How much grinding is necessary? Q4: Please explain in detail about extending the medication application time. Q5: What bonding procedures are necessary when performing CR filling with deep resin infiltration? Q6: What should be done if white spots remain after treatment? Q7: How long does low-viscosity resin infiltration last? Q8: Can white spot treatment be performed on children?

Author’s Information

Takahide Ibusuki, Director of TOOTH CREATE TOKYO, Shukubikai Medical Corporation; Yoshida Co., Ltd. Icon Seminar Instructor; DMG Certified Icon KOL in Japan; Junichi Shinagawa, Ueno Shinagawa Dental Clinic & Orthodontics; Part-time Lecturer, Department of Caries Control, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (now Tokyo University of Science); Yoshida Co., Ltd. Icon Seminar Instructor; DMG Certified Icon KOL in Japan; Keiichi Hosaka, Professor, Department of Regenerative Dentistry (now Department of Conservative Dentistry), Graduate School of Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokushima University; Professor, Medical Optics Fusion Research Division, Post-LED Photonics Institute, Tokushima University; Visiting Scientist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); Visiting Investigator, The ADA Forsyth Institute, USA; Affiliated Researcher, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand