A practice-based evaluation of the prevalence and predisposing etiology of white spot lesions.

CONCLUSIONS:   There is a substantial risk of developing WSLs among private practice patients, depending partially on the length of treatment. Patients at greatest risk can be identified prior to treatment based on the ADA Caries Risk Assessment, oral hygiene, and gingival health.
PMID: 26241805 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - August 4, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Brown MD, Campbell PM, Schneiderman ED, Buschang PH Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research