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Review
. 2006 Dec;51(4):284-9; quiz 347.
doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2006.tb00445.x.

Prevention of white spot lesions in orthodontic practice: a contemporary review

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Prevention of white spot lesions in orthodontic practice: a contemporary review

T R Sudjalim et al. Aust Dent J. 2006 Dec.
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Abstract

The development of white spot demineralization associated with fixed appliance orthodontic treatment is a significant clinical problem. Both established and experimental methods for prevention of such lesions in day-to-day clinical practice are presented and discussed.

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