<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The formation of white spot lesions, or enamel demineralization, around fixed orthodontic attachments is a common complication during and following fixed orthodontic treatment, which marks the result of a successfully completed case. This article is a contemporary review of the risk factors and preventive methods of these orthodontics scars. Preventive programmes must be emphasized to all orthodontic patients. The responsibility of an orthodontist is to minimize the risk of the patient having decalcification as a consequence of orthodontic treatment by educating and motivating the patients for excellent oral hygiene practice. Prophylaxis with topical fluoride application should be implemented: high-fluoride toothpastes, fluoride mouthwashes, gels and varnishes during and after the orthodontic treatment, especially for patients at high risk of caries.</p></abstract>

The formation of white spot lesions, or enamel demineralization, around fixed orthodontic attachments is a common complication during and following fixed orthodontic treatment, which marks the result of a successfully completed case. This article is a contemporary review of the risk factors and preventive methods of these orthodontics scars. Preventive programmes must be emphasized to all orthodontic patients. The responsibility of an orthodontist is to minimize the risk of the patient having decalcification as a consequence of orthodontic treatment by educating and motivating the patients for excellent oral hygiene practice. Prophylaxis with topical fluoride application should be implemented: high-fluoride toothpastes, fluoride mouthwashes, gels and varnishes during and after the orthodontic treatment, especially for patients at high risk of caries.

White Spot Lesions: Prevention and Management During the Orthodontic Treatment

Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, R. Macedonia

Department of Cariology and Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, R. Macedonia

Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, R. Macedonia

Department of Periodontology and Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, R. Macedonia

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The formation of white spot lesions, or enamel demineralization, around fixed orthodontic attachments is a common complication during and following fixed...

White Spot Lesions: Prevention and Management During the Orthodontic Treatment

Published Online: Dec 01, 2014

Page range: 161 - 168

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/prilozi-2014-0021

© 2014 Efka Zabokova-Bilbilova et. al.

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