White Spot Lesions Related to Orthodontics: A Review

Authors

  • Pandey A* Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, INDEX Dental College and Hospital, India Author
  • Mishra K Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, INDEX Dental College and Hospital, India Author
  • Joshi A Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, INDEX Dental College and Hospital, India Author
  • Sonawane V Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Index Institute of Dental Science, India Author

Keywords:

Enamel Demineralization, Oral Hygiene, Plaque Accumulation, White Spot Lesion

Abstract

White spot lesions are opacities occur by demineralization of enamel under the surface and cause esthetic problems. Orthodontic treatment enlarges the probability of white spot lesion occurrence by producing areas difficult to clean and prone to plaque accumulation around orthodontic attachments. Therefore, application of suitable methods for prevention of these lesions during orthodontic treatment and performing appropriate therapies after orthodontic treatment is important for obtaining favorable results and patient satisfactio.

 

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Published

2024-07-15

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024)

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White Spot Lesions Related to Orthodontics: A Review. (2024). Dentistry & Dental Practices Journal, 6(2), 1-4. https://academicpublish.org/index.php/DDPJ/article/view/828