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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Ogaard, "The incidence of caries and white spot lesions in orthodontically treated adolescents with a comprehensive caries prophylactic regimen-a prospective study," The European Journal of Orthodontics, vol.
Antiadherence and Antimicrobial Properties of Silver Nanoparticles against Streptococcus mutans on Brackets and Wires Used for Orthodontic Treatments
Key Words: Orthodontic treatment duration, white spot lesions, orthodontic band.
PREVALENCE OF NEW CARIOUS LESIONS AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT WITH FIXED APPLIANCES
For white spot lesions in the cervical areas, a light-curing resin barrier material can be used.
Innovative treatment of sub-surface carious lesion
White spot lesions during orthodontic treatment: mechanisms and fluoride preventive aspects.
Microbial Colonization on Elastomeric Ligatures during Orthodontic Therapeutics: An Overview
Effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants in reducing white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment.
Eficacia del barniz a base de ionomero de vidrio modificado con resina en la prevencion de la desmineralizacion del esmalte dental alrededor de brackets ortodonticos: un estudio in vitro
Table I: Dental Hygienists' Knowledge of CRA/Management Knowledge statements True (n) False (n) Total n Dental caries is a * 86.1% (186) 13.9% (30) n=216 transmissible disease Dental caries is a * 97.7% (211) 2.3% (5) n=216 multifactorial disease An individual with a history * 88.0% (190) 12.0% (26) n=216 of carious lesions within the past 3 years is a high risk for future dental caries activity White spot lesions are * 41.7% (90) 58.3% (126) n=216 considered carious lesions.
Dental hygienists' knowledge, attitudes and practice behaviors regarding caries risk assessment and management
Later, this technique was used for white spot lesions and demonstrated to remove the white stains on the enamel [11, 13].
Minimally Invasive Approach for Improving Anterior Dental Aesthetics: Case Report with 1-Year Follow-Up
One of the key problems that arises during fixed orthodontic treatment is the formation of white spot lesions (WSLs), as fixed orthodontic appliances increase plaque retention areas and make oral hygiene maintenance more difficult (1, 2).
Effects of Ozone and Prophylactic Antimicrobial Applications on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets
White spot lesions represent areas of demineral- ized dental enamel and it is usually due to pro- longed plaque accumulation and colonization of aciduric bacteria.
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH): Conservative Treatment Approach
Reducing white spot lesions in orthodontic populations with fluoride rinsing.
Possible adverse tissue reactions related to orthodontic treatment
In orthodontics practice, white spot lesions are observed around orthodontic appliances with relative frequency.
Mechanical properties of one and two-step fluoridated orthodontic resins submitted to different pH cycling regimes
They assess the caries preventive effect of slow release F devices [Bonner et al., 2006], F milk [Yeung et al., 2005], sealants versus F varnishes [Hiiri et al., 2006] and F for white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment [Benson et al., 2004].
Cochrane reviews of randomized trials of fluoride therapies for preventing dental caries
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