Prevention of white spot lesions in orthodontic practice: a contemporary review

Aust Dent J. 2006 Dec;51(4):284-9; quiz 347. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2006.tb00445.x.

Abstract

The development of white spot demineralization associated with fixed appliance orthodontic treatment is a significant clinical problem. Both established and experimental methods for prevention of such lesions in day-to-day clinical practice are presented and discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cariostatic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Cariostatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Caseins / therapeutic use
  • Dental Caries / etiology
  • Dental Caries / prevention & control*
  • Fluorides / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy
  • Oral Hygiene / education
  • Orthodontic Appliances / adverse effects*
  • Patient Education as Topic

Substances

  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Caseins
  • casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate nanocomplex
  • Fluorides