Curodont offers a modern approach to addressing the earliest indications of tooth decay, presenting a non-invasive alternative to traditional drilling and filling procedures. This treatment aims to rebuild weakened enamel, restoring the tooth’s natural structure from within.
The Curodont Treatment Process
The Curodont treatment is a straightforward and quick procedure, completed within 8-10 minutes. It begins with the dental professional thoroughly cleaning the affected tooth surface, using a 2% sodium hypochlorite solution to remove organic deposits. Afterward, a conditioning agent, such as 35% phosphoric acid, is applied for about 20 seconds to gently open the enamel pores. The tooth is then rinsed and dried.
Following preparation, the Curodont liquid, containing P11-4 peptide technology, is applied directly to the lesion. These peptides diffuse into the demineralized area within five minutes. Inside the acidic environment of the early carious lesion, the peptide monomers self-assemble to form a three-dimensional biomatrix.
This scaffold then attracts calcium and phosphate ions from saliva, facilitating the formation of new hydroxyapatite crystals, the building blocks of enamel. This process allows the tooth structure to rebuild and remineralize from the inside out, arresting the lesion’s progression. The procedure is painless and does not require anesthesia or drilling.
Expected Results and Visual Changes
Before treatment, early tooth decay manifests as a “white spot lesion” on the tooth’s surface. This chalky, opaque appearance indicates an area where minerals have been lost from the enamel. These spots are visible due to the porous nature of the demineralized enamel.
After a single application of Curodont, the remineralization process begins within the tooth. Over several weeks to a few months, around 90 days, improvements become noticeable. As the enamel regains density and new hydroxyapatite crystals form, the white spot lesion will gradually fade. The tooth surface progressively regains its natural translucent appearance as mineral content is restored. While results are not immediate, continued remineralization occurs over time, with significant changes observed at follow-up appointments.
Ideal Candidates for Treatment
Curodont is designed for treating non-cavitated incipient caries, which are very early stages of tooth decay where a physical hole has not yet formed in the enamel. It is effective for addressing white spot lesions, observed as a result of mineral loss, commonly seen after orthodontic braces are removed. This treatment reverses these early signs of demineralization before they progress into more advanced cavities.
Patients are not candidates for Curodont if they have advanced decay where the enamel surface is already broken. The treatment works by rebuilding existing tooth structure, so it cannot repair an area where enamel has been lost. Visual inspection should be supplemented with radiographs to confirm the lesion’s depth.