title: [White spot lesions and orthodontic treatment. Prevention and treatment].
abstract: Decalcification of the enamel surface adjacent to fixed orthodontic appliances, in the form of white spot lesions, is a common and frequent well-known side-effect of orthodontic treatment. Fixed appliances and the bonding materials increase the retention of biofilm and encourage the formation of white spot lesions. Management of these lesions begins with a good oral hygiene regime and needs to be associated with use of fluoride agents (fluoridated toothpaste, fluoride containing mouth rinse, gel, varnish, bonding materials, elastic ligature), CPP-ACP, antiseptics, LASER, tooth whitening, resin infiltration, micro-abrasion. The purpose of this review is to access the direct evidence regarding the prevention and management of white spot lesions during and after orthodontic treatment.
authors.forename: Jean-Jacques
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Morrier
mesh_terms: D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000379:methods; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000382:microbiology; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation; D014089:Tooth Remineralization / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents