Murphy, I;
Sharif, M;
(2022)
A Spot of Bother – Orthodontic Associated White Spot Lesions.
Dental Update
, 49
(3)
pp. 220-225.
10.12968/denu.2022.49.3.220.
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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.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | A Spot of Bother – Orthodontic Associated White Spot Lesions |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.12968/denu.2022.49.3.220 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.12968/denu.2022.49.3.220 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher's terms and conditions. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Eastman Dental Institute UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Eastman Dental Institute > EDI Craniofacial and Development Sci |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10130203 |
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