White spot lesions (WSLs) can appear as an undesirable situation on the teeth during and after fixed orthodontic treatment, compromising treatment results and facial esthetic. White spots lesions are areas of demineralization on the surface of the tooth enamel that can occur during treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances, such as brackets, tubes, or orthodontic rings. They are found on the labial surface of the teeth, primarily on the labial-gingival portion of the crown of the teeth. White spots can be seen even after one month of bonding fixed appliances, or after six or twelve months. The appearance of WSLs is caused by the process of demineralization of the tooth enamel. Orthodontists can and should reduce unfavorable complications during orthodontic treatment. WSLs can appear due to a number of risk factors. The most common cause of this occurrence is improper and poor oral hygiene. Before bonding fixed orthodontic appliances, excellent oral hygiene is required to avoid side effects of having orthodontic braces. There are numerous studies in the literature for the prevention and treatment of white spot lesions. Fluoride (in toothpaste, gels and solutions for the mouth, bonding materials for orthodontic braces, fluoride varnish), Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) in topical crème, micro abrasion, and using resin to full fil lesions can all help with the remineralization process.
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Dr. Irena Gavrilovikj
Faculty of Dental Medicine, University “Ss Cyril and Methodious”, Dental Clinical Centar, Majka Tereza br 17 Skopje, N. Macedonia.
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