How do dentists normally treat such tiny early caries? Do they treat them at all?
Instead of the remineralization therapy, filling of dental materials such as composite resin and amalgam, are applied to the drilled cavity. This restoration technique was dramatically improved by the development of adhesive filling materials. This method is the so-called minimally invasive restoration technique. In this treatment, the amount of the intact tooth substance is limited since the filling can be bonded to the tooth. However, the bonding is still not perfect, and the recurrent caries around the filling often occurs. Another option is the observation of the early lesion. During this period, the tooth brushing instruction and topical phosphate fluoride application are done.
