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.
Keywords: Bisphenol-A free composite; Florescence; Hidden caries; Intra-oral camera; Non cavitated occlusal lesions; Ormocer.