Systematic Review on White Spot Lesions Treatments
European Journal of Dentistry, 2021 AbstractThe difference in refractive index between the healthy enamel and the demineralized area generates a lesion with a milky white opaque appearance, clearly distinguishable from the surrounding healthy enamel. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate if the infiltration technique is the most efficient treatment to resolve a white spot ...
Puleio, Francesco +11 more
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Incidence of White Spot Lesion During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment [PDF]
Turkish Journal of Orthodontics, 2013 Objective:Development of white spot lesion (WSL) is one of the main side effects of fixed orthodontic treatment (FOT). The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of WSL during FOT and to determine the significant factors.Materials and Methods:
Mehmet Akin +3 more
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The prevalence of enamel white spot lesions before and after fixed orthodontic treatment among patients attending Shorish Dental Center [PDF]
Sulaimani Dental Journal, 2015 Objectives: This study was done to determine the prevalence of WSLs among orthodontic patients visiting Shorish Dental Center in Sulaimani City during 4 months (1st June 2013- 30 sep 2013) requiring fixed orthodontic treatment.
Khoshy Smko Fatehulla +2 more
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Remineralizing Agents: Outcomes on White Spot Lesions
BioengineeringDental caries is a widespread issue impacting global oral health. White spot lesions, the earliest stage of caries, compromise enamel’s esthetics and integrity.
Ana Josefina Monjarás-Ávila +8 more
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Non-destructive management of white spot lesions by using tooth jewelry
Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics, 2012 Although several methods including composite resin restoration and microabrasion have been used for management of white spot lesion, tooth jewelry can be considered as another noninvasive option.
Hee-Jin Kim +2 more
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Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2012 The earliest evidence of demineralization on the smooth enamel surface of a crown is a white spot lesion. The conventional treatment of these white spot lesions includes topical fluoride application, iamproving the oral hygiene, and use of remineralizing
Neeraj Gugnani +3 more
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Efficacy of different remineralization agents on microhardness and chemical composition of enamel white spot lesion [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
F1000ResearchBackground White spot lesions (WSLs) are frequently linked with low microhardness and mineral content changes. several strategies have been employed to deal with these problems.
Rafal Ghanim Rahman, Ban Sahib Diab
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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
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Caries and white spot lesion trajectories of orthodontic patients across an observation period of 20 years. [PDF]
Clin Oral InvestigGanss C +5 more
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Colour Change and Surface Gloss of Unpolished Infiltrated Bovine Enamel Submitted to Toothbrushing, pH Cycling and Artificial Ageing [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019 Introduction: The first clinical sign of a caries lesion which represents mineral loss from the enamel subsurface is white spot lesion. Thus, the use of a resin infiltrant has been cited as a promising treatment, once the resin infiltrant promotes an ...
Ana Carolina Souza Barboza +6 more
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