Zabokova-Bilbilova, Efka and Muratovska, Ilijana and Stojanovska, Vera and Stefafanovska, E. and Dimova, Cena (2014) Distribution of white spots after de-bonding in orthodontic patients. Stomatološki vjesnik, 3 (1). pp. 27-34. ISSN 0350-5499 UDK 616.31 (print); 2233-1794 (online)
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Abstract
Fixed orthodontic appliances can interfere with removing
bacterial plaques from dental surfaces which can ultimately lead
to white spot formation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the
quantity of white spots lesions in orthodontic patients treated
with fixed orthodontic appliances during different treatment
periods and to reveal the teeth most commonly affected by white
spot lesions.
Materials and Methods: A total of 30 patients undergoing or
scheduled for fixed orthodontic treatment were divided into two
groups. The patient's sample was divided according to the
duration of fixed orthodontic appliance treatment. In the first
group treatment time ranged from 1 to 1.5 year, and in the second
group from 1.5 to 2 years respectively. The patients were selected
randomly during regular recall visits to the Orthodontic Clinic at
the University Dental Clinic Center in Skopje. The patients were
examined for the presence of white spot before insertion of the
appliance and after its removal using visual examination.
Results: This study showed that there was a significant increase in the formation of white spot lesions along with the increase in
treatment duration. The first molars were the most affected teeth
by white spots followed by canines and second premolars.
Conclusion: The results of the study showed an increase of
white spots formation with the increase of orthodontic treatment
duration. The orthodontists should educate their patients to perform and maintain good oral hygiene by proper brushing techniques including all teeth not emphasizing anterior teeth only.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Medical and Health Sciences > Basic medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences Medical and Health Sciences > Other medical sciences |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medical Science |
| Depositing User: | Cena Dimova |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Aug 2014 11:31 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Aug 2014 11:31 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/10620 |
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