Fluoride Varnish for Treatment of White Spot Lesions
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Dental, Dermatology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dental / Maxillofacial Surgery, Dermatology / Plastic Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 12 - 16 |
| Updated: | 2/28/2019 |
| Start Date: | February 2012 |
| End Date: | March 31, 2014 |
Fluoride Varnish Application for Treatment of White Spot Lesion After Fixed Orthodontic Treatment. A Pilot Study.
Study will look at ability of fluoride varnish to remineralize white spot enamel lesions that
can occur around the edge of fixed orthodontic brackets.
can occur around the edge of fixed orthodontic brackets.
To determine the efficacy of 5% sodium fluoride varnish with tricalcium phosphate in
reverting white spot lesions after fixed orthodontic treatment, compared with a fluoride gel.
reverting white spot lesions after fixed orthodontic treatment, compared with a fluoride gel.
Inclusion Criteria:
- no systemic disease
- has completed fixed orthodontic treatment, brackets debonded
- has at least two teeth with whitre spot lesions
- has received conventional periodontal therapy after orthodontic tretament
Exclusion Criteria:
- presence of enamel hypoplasia or dental fluorosis
- presence of tetracycline pigmentation
- periodontal pocketing of 3mm or greater
- taking antibiotics
- presence of carious cavities
- allergy to fluoride gel / varnish being used in study
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