title: Prevention of white spot lesions in orthodontic practice: a contemporary review.
abstract: The development of white spot demineralization associated with fixed appliance orthodontic treatment is a significant clinical problem. Both established and experimental methods for prevention of such lesions in day-to-day clinical practice are presented and discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Dental Science, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Sudjalim
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Woods
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Manton
mesh_terms: D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002364:Caseins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000193:education; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D002364:Caseins; C447032:casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate nanocomplex; D005459:Fluorides