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.

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Aesthetic update.
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2025-06-02
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https://doi.org/10.12968/aedu.2025.2.2.80
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Dental materials and restorations
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Clinical management of post-orthodontic white-spot lesions: an evidence-based approach

Shamir B. Mehta, Subir Banerji, Stefania Stamatiadi, Manjuthan Ponnampalam
Aesthetic update.
Dental materials and restorations
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Clinical management of post-orthodontic white-spot lesions: an evidence-based approach

Shamir B. Mehta, Subir Banerji, Stefania Stamatiadi, Manjuthan Ponnampalam
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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.

Aesthetic update.Vol. 2(2)
Radboud University Nijmegen (NL), King's College London (GB), Radboud University Medical Center (NL), University of Portsmouth (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 86%
Dental materials and restorations
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