Challenges in diagnosing and managing non-cavitated occlusal caries lesions. A Literature overview and a report of a case.

ABSTRACT

AIM: Aim of this literature overview was to analyze the diagnostic procedures of hidden caries lesions and to present a restorative protocol. METHODS: A literature overview was performed in order to evaluate hidden caries etiological hypothesis and the reported prevalence. The diagnostic procedure is performed with the aid of an intra-oral fluorescence based camera and the restorative procedure is completed with the use of a novel bisphenol-A free composite. RESULTS: Non cavitated occlusal caries lesions prevalence is high in young adults population. Diagnosis of hidden caries requires both high sensitivity and specificity. CONCLUSIONS: The novel diagnostic and restorative protocol showed to be highly effective in hidden caries assessment and restoration.