Orthodontic appliances and enamel demineralization

Caries Risk Profiles in Orthodontic Patients at Follow-Up Using Cariogram

“…5 This may lead to caries lesions in the enamel that can occur within a month, irrespective of mechanical plaque control and the use of fluoridated dentifrice. [6][7][8] The caries prevalence in teenagers and adolescents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is high. 9 This also applies to preschool children.…”

Orthodontic material applications over the past century: Evolution of research methods to address clinical queries

“…For some of these applications such as the glass-ionomer cements or fluoride-releasing resinous adhesives, the long-term cariostatic effect of fluoride releasing adhesives has not been sufficiently established, since most of the fluoride is released within the first few days or weeks. [19][20][21] Therefore, topical fluoride in the form of solutions, varnishes or gels have been an integral part of hygiene. A revolutionary recent approach targets the ttreatment of enamel following the formation of white spots; which until previously was limited to interventional restorations.…”

Self-Ligating Brackets: An Overview

“…The presence of brackets and ligatures has been shown to be been mainly associated with increased risk of Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli colonization, among other species, thus initiating a series of events, which may lead to the development of pathology of the hard tissues such as decalcification and, in specific cases, caries development. Moreover, the accumulation of plaque and the resultant alteration of the local microbial milieu may expose the tissues to the risk of developing periodontal inflammation (Øgaard et al, 1988;Fournier et al, 1998 ;Naranjo et al , 2006 ). It has been proposed at bracket ligation mode has an effect on the microbiological profile of the patients' oral environment.…”