Curodont Repair: the non-invasive, regenerative solution for early-stage caries

Curodont Repair by vVARDIS Switzerland, a non-invasive, hydroxyapatite-regenerative treatment for early, non-cavitated caries lesions, is increasingly being adopted across practices in the UK.

Dr Rhona Eskander, CEO of Chelsea Dental Clinic and co-founder of Pärla Oral Care, calls it a game changer for her practice.

The self-assembling peptide technology in Curodont Repair works through Guided Enamel Regeneration. The monomeric peptides self-assemble into a biomimetic matrix within the body of early carious lesions. This then serves as a platform for calcium and phosphate ions from the saliva for de novo hydroxyapatite formation, mimicking the natural biomineralisation process.

Early stage caries can affect nearly 80% of the population and currently, a majority of these lesions are left untreated. While speaking with her patients, Dr Eskander often draws a parallel to the proactive approach adopted to manage systemic diseases over ‘waiting-and-watching’. When the same mindset is adopted for caries management, early intervention with Curodont Repair becomes an obvious choice. Dr Eskander noted that her patients appreciated being provided the option of preserving their teeth with minimal intervention.

Curodont Repair ‘significantly superior’

The efficacy of Curodont Repair has been proven in several studies, including randomised controlled clinical trials, with a documented success rate of over 90%. It has been shown to enable not just a significantly superior rate of caries arrest than fluorides but in fact enables caries regression through in-depth enamel regeneration.

Curodont Repair is a fluoride-free formulation that can be applied by dentists, hygienists or dental therapists. In the majority of cases, a single application is seen to be enough for treating a lesion.

Dr Eskander observes that patients love the non-invasive, quick procedure and the formulation being tasteless and non-staining is a bonus. Additionally, Curodont Repair is safe to use for children and adults. It can be used on all teeth and tooth surfaces.

Dr Eskander believes Curodont Repair can have a tremendous impact on dentistry. ‘Curodont Repair is pivotal to dentistry as a whole. It is a step towards a conscious approach to caries management. It is the push that we needed,’ she says.

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This article is sponsored by vVARDIS.