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White spot lesions: diagnosis and treatment – a systematic review [PDF]
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
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BMC Oral Health, 2023 Background To explore the relationship between changes in salivary cytokine levels and the occurrence of white spot lesions in adolescents receiving clear aligner orthodontic treatment and investigate the predictive value of various factors for lesion ...
Qian Liu +6 more
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A Review of White Spot Lesions: Development and Treatment with Resin Infiltration. [PDF]
Dent J (Basel)White spot lesions (WSLs) are demineralized lesions of the enamel that form in the presence of bacterial plaque, affecting the aesthetics by modifying the refractive index of the enamel, giving the characteristic “chalky” aspect. They have various causes,
Prada AM, Potra Cicalău GI, Ciavoi G.
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Remineralizing Agents: Outcomes on White Spot Lesions. [PDF]
Bioengineering (Basel)Dental caries is a widespread issue impacting global oral health. White spot lesions, the earliest stage of caries, compromise enamel’s esthetics and integrity.
Monjarás-Ávila AJ +8 more
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White spot lesions in orthodontics: consensus statements for prevention and management. [PDF]
Angle Orthod, 2023 OBJECTIVE To establish consensus recommendations for clinicians to manage white spot lesions (WSLs) during orthodontic treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three task force members reviewed the literature to identify best practices for minimizing WSLs ...
Sardana D +3 more
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Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2023 Background and Aim: One of the main reasons that patients seek orthodontic treatment is aesthetics. Unfortunately, treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances can at times increase the chances of developing white spot lesions on the surfaces of teeth ...
K R Ravi Kiran +4 more
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White Spot Lesions in Fixed Orthodontics: A Literature Review on Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment. [PDF]
CureusWhite spot lesions (WSLs) are a common complication after treatment using fixed orthodontic appliances. Decalcification of enamel surrounding fixed orthodontic appliances, known as WSLs, poses a significant aesthetic difficulty during and after treatment,
Al-Blaihed D +4 more
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Characterization of Newly Synthesized Nanobiomaterials for the Treatment of White Spot Lesions [PDF]
BiomoleculesBackground: White spot lesions (WSLs) are characterized by enamel demineralization. Minimally invasive treatments using infiltrating resins, such as the commercially available Icon®, are recommended.
Andra Clichici +6 more
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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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SAGE Open Medicine, 2023 Aim and Objective: This study was intended to compare and determine the potency of strontium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite paste against a topical cream containing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate and a regular dentifrice for ...
Ratheesh Rajendran +5 more
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