white spot lesion


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white spot le·sion

(wīt spot lēzhŭn)
First sign of demineralization of the enamel surface of a tooth; produces a chalky white appearance.
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Effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants in reducing white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment.
Prevalence of white spot lesions in 19 year olds: a study on untreated and orthodontically treated persons 5 years after treatment.
Prevalencia de manchas blancas antes y despues del tratamiento de ortodoncia
The results show that the overall prevalence of white spot lesions in the test group patients was 87%, while it was 18% in control group.
Despite preventive measures improvements, development of white spot lesions is still a side effect that can't be ignored and should always be kept in mind by orthodontist before, during and after ini- tiating orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.
PREVALENCE OF NEW CARIOUS LESIONS AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT WITH FIXED APPLIANCES
Sometimes during remineralization of these white spot lesions stains get incorporated into the lesion leading to the formation of brown spots.
For white spot lesions in the cervical areas, a light-curing resin barrier material can be used.
Innovative treatment of sub-surface carious lesion
I would recommend that all clinicians try the Icon product when attempting to remineralize white spot lesions, post orthodontic treatment.
Treatment of WHITE SPOT LESIONS after removal of fixed orthodontic appliances
Fisher's exact test revealed no statistically significant differences among children's oral hygiene quality and the same study variables tested for white spot lesions shown in Table 2.
Prevalence of enamel white spots and risk factors in children up to 36 months old
Prevalence of white spot lesions in 19-year-olds: a study on untreated and orthodontically treated persons 5 years after treatment.
Mechanical properties of one and two-step fluoridated orthodontic resins submitted to different pH cycling regimes
Fluoride for white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment.
Cochrane reviews of randomized trials of fluoride therapies for preventing dental caries
2]) for controlling the carious development of white spot lesions (WSL).
Therapeutic effect of two fluoride varnishes on white spot lesions: a randomized clinical trial
The search for white spot lesions, allowing early intervention, has thus recently increased in importance.
Assessment of the frequency of routine removal of dental plaque prior to caries diagnosis by dentists in three cities in southern brazil (Cariology)
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