Tooth-to-white spot lesion YOLO: a novel model for white spot lesion detection [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground To develop a new deep learning model for detecting white spot lesions (WSLs), which are commonly observed in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment, and assess its accuracy.
Hau Man Chung +5 more
doaj +4 more sources
White spot lesions: diagnosis and treatment – a systematic review
BMC Oral Health, 2023 Background White spot lesions represent the first stage of caries and their prevalence has been increasing in recent years, particularly in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Pedro C. Lopes +6 more
doaj +6 more sources
In vitro study of white spot lesion: Maxilla and mandibular teeth [PDF]
Saudi Dental Journal, 2018 Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of resin infiltration on colour changes and surface roughness of artificial white spot lesions (WSLs) on maxillary and mandibular premolar. Materials and methods: Sixty (60) extracted sound Maxilla (Mx)
Alizae Marny Mohamed +5 more
doaj +3 more sources
White Spot Lesion Treatment Options: A Systematic Review of Different Techniques for Masking These Lesions. [PDF]
GelsWhite spot lesions (WSLs) are early clinical stages of enamel demineralization, often related to orthodontic treatment or poor oral hygiene. The use of gels such as fluoride for topical application inhibits demineralization and promotes remineralization ...
Lamorgese M +7 more
europepmc +5 more sources
Colour stability of resin infiltrated white spot lesion after exposure to stain-causing drinks. [PDF]
Saudi J Biol Sci, 2022 Background The resin-based materials are used extensively in esthetic restorations but are. prone to color changes over time. Aims To assess the discoloration effect of red tea, Arabic coffee, and black coffee on the resin infiltrated white spot lesions (
Alqahtani S +4 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Microinvasive esthetic approach for deep enamel white spot lesion [PDF]
Dental Research Journal, 2022 The white spot lesion on the dental enamel is an optical alteration that compromises the esthetics of smile. It can be caused by many factors, among them, defects in mineralization and formation of tooth enamel.
Júlia De Oliveira Farias +3 more
doaj +2 more sources
Characterization of Enamel and Dentine about a White Spot Lesion: Mechanical Properties, Mineral Density, Microstructure and Molecular Composition. [PDF]
Nanomaterials (Basel), 2020 The study focuses on in vitro tracing of some fundamental changes that emerge in teeth at the initial stage of caries development using multiple approaches.
Sadyrin E +10 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Pre-treatment oral microbiome analysis and salivary Stephan curve kinetics in white spot lesion development in orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliances. A pilot study [PDF]
BMC Oral Health, 2023 Background White spot lesions (WSLs) are a formidable challenge during orthodontic treatment, affecting patients regardless of oral hygiene. Multifactorial in nature, amongst potential contributors to their development are the microbiome and salivary pH.
Raisa Queiroz Catunda +3 more
doaj +2 more sources
A comparative quantitative & qualitative assessment in orthodontic treatment of white spot lesion treated with 3 different commercially available materials - In vitro study. [PDF]
J Clin Exp Dent, 2019 Background To comparatively evaluate the esthetic improvement of white-spot lesions (WSLs) treated by: BiominF, CPP-ACP paste with fluoride & ICON resin infiltration, using Spectrophotometer & Diagnodent.
Yadav P +4 more
europepmc +2 more sources
White spot lesion in self-ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems: A systematic review [PDF]
Journal of International Medical ResearchBackground White spot lesion formation around orthodontic brackets is a major complication associated with fixed orthodontic treatment. Objective This review aimed to evaluate the current evidence regarding the differences in white spot lesion formation ...
Mohammad I Idris +4 more
doaj +2 more sources