2017年4月13日 · White spot lesions are areas of demineralized enamel that usually develop because of prolonged plaque accumulation. Fixed orthodontic appliances create stagnation areas for plaque and make tooth cleaning difficult.

White spot lesions represent the first stage of caries and their prevalence has been increasing in recent years, particularly in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. DIferential diagnosis and lesion activity are essential to decide on the clinical approaches to treatment.

White spot lesions (WSLs) are one of the earliest clinical signs of dental enamel demineralization. Often associated with orthodontic treatments and poor oral hygiene, WSLs are characterized by their opaque, white appearance on the tooth surface.

2016年1月1日 · White spot lesions of different etiologies can cause functional and esthetic concerns that must be managed properly to meet patients’ expectations. Careful review of medical and dental histories and a detailed clinical examination will aid in the differential diagnosis of superficial white spot lesions.

2024年12月28日 · Are you seeing white stains on your or your child’s teeth? Learn about the common causes of white spots (decalcification) and how to get rid of them.

White spot lesions (WSLs) appear as small lines around the brackets; in some patients, they are visible as large decalcified areas with or without cavitation. Detection of WSLs after the removal of orthodontic appliances is absolutely discouraging. [2] .

2020年9月25日 · White spot lesions, defined as enamel surface and/or subsurface demineralisation without cavitation, 1 has been on the rise not only in prevalence but also in severity.

To prevent development of white spot lesions, orthodon-tists should assess each patient’s risk factors before and during treatment.

White spot lesions (WSLs), also known as early caries lesions (ECLs), are the earliest evidence of enamel demineralization and remineralization therapy is a trend in treatment [1–3]. WSLs are typically in the international caries detection and assessment system (ICDAS) II …

2020年3月20日 · The white spot lesion is the first visual finding of enamel caries. At this stage, it is possible to stop the caries formation and even heal the formed sub-surface lesion by various methods. Most dentists have difficulties while choosing preventive or interventional treatment methods for these situations.