2022
DOI: 10.25259/apos_170_2020
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Effect of topical fluoride gel and fluoride varnish in the prevention of white spot lesions in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment: An in vivo study

Abstract: Objectives: Our primary objective was to establish the efficacy of fluoride gel and fluoride varnish in the prevention of white spot lesions (WSLs) development during fixed orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 60 adult patients in a prospective split-mouth study design. Interventions, that is, topical fluoride gel and topical fluoride varnish were assigned at the time of bonding to either the right or left halves of the dentition. In all subjects, repeated evaluation of… Show more

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“…Also, LF can be used prevention protocols objective by comparing to the visual examination (23) . The visual examination dependent on the skills of operator and experience of assessment.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Also, LF can be used prevention protocols objective by comparing to the visual examination (23) . The visual examination dependent on the skills of operator and experience of assessment.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%