Material application
strokes, tooth
PLAQUE, STROKES
Clinpro White Varnish, 3 M ESPE, 5% sodium fluoride was applied under manufacturer instructions as follows: dryness of the affected tooth was unnecessary as it sets in presence of saliva. Then, a thin layer of varnish was applied with a brush in strokes. No rinsing, suction, or drying was required. The patient was instructed to avoid solid foods, brushing, and flossing for 4 h after application treatment; during this time, soft food and liquid might be consumed.Curodont repair™ was applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Starting with the application of 2% NaOCl for 20 s to remove any plaque residual, then rinsed for 20 s and gently air-dried. The white spot lesion was etched with 35% phosphoric acid (Dental Technologies, Inc., USA) for 20 s, to open the pores to the subsurface lesion and then rinsed with water for 20 s and under moisture control [The remineralizing process of the white spot lesion was assessed quantitatively using the DIAGNOdent pen and qualitatively using the ICDAS scoring system according to time to the remineralizing agent used (T), where T0 represents the score taken before any treatment. T1 represents the score taken after 3 months follow-up and the T2 score represents the score taken after 6 months of follow-up.Patients in both groups were advised not to brush or chew food for at least 4 h after treatment. Only soft food and drink could be consumed. The patients were asked to use a soft toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste as an oral hygiene regimen.