Dentistry & Dental Practices Journal ISSN: 2689-5994
Review Article
White Spot Lesions Related to Orthodontics: A Review
Published: 2024-07-15

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.

Keywords

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