A Spot of Bother: Orthodontic-associated White Spot Lesions. (2nd March 2022)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- A Spot of Bother: Orthodontic-associated White Spot Lesions. (2nd March 2022)
- Main Title:
- A Spot of Bother: Orthodontic-associated White Spot Lesions
- Authors:
- Murphy, Ian
Sharif, Mohammad Owaise - Abstract:
- Abstract : White spot lesions (WSL) are a commonly reported risk of fixed appliance orthodontic treatment. This article reviews the incidence, aetiology and effectiveness of prevention and management of WSLs with a relevant case report. An adolescent male had fixed-appliance treatment and developed WSLs, despite prevention advice and careful monitoring, the WSLs progressed and ultimately led to the need for early removal of his orthodontic appliances. Removal of appliances prevented further damage and allowed partial resolution of the WSLs. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Careful monitoring of a patient's dental health during orthodontic treatment is essential; however, if oral health deteriorates, and demineralization occurs, rapid decisive action is necessary to limit irreversible damage.
- Is Part Of:
- Dental update. Volume 49:Number 3(2022)
- Journal:
- Dental update
- Issue:
- Volume 49:Number 3(2022)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 49, Issue 3 (2022)
- Year:
- 2022
- Volume:
- 49
- Issue:
- 3
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2022-0049-0003-0000
- Page Start:
- 220
- Page End:
- 225
- Publication Date:
- 2022-03-02
- Subjects:
- Dentistry -- Periodicals
617.6 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/journal/denu ↗
- DOI:
- 10.12968/denu.2022.49.3.220 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0305-5000
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- Legaldeposit
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