Clinical management of post-orthodontic white-spot lesions: an evidence-based approach
White spot lesions (WSLs) are a frequent and unwelcome aesthetic complication following fixed orthodontic therapy. Their management has evolved with the introduction of minimally invasive, conservative, and cosmetically driven techniques. This article outlines the contemporary evidence-based approaches for general dental practitioners to manage WSLs effectively in clinical practice. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Aesthetic management of post-orthodontic white spot lesions can significantly enhance patient satisfaction and dental appearance when managed with suitable, evidence-informed techniques.
Authors
- Shamir B. Mehta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9674-2492)
- Subir Banerji
- Stefania Stamatiadi
- Manjuthan Ponnampalam
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- King's College London (GB)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- University of Portsmouth (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aesthetic update.
- Published
- 2025-06-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12968/aedu.2025.2.2.80
- Primary Topic
- Dental materials and restorations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00