Remineralization and anti-demineralization effect of orthodontic adhesives on enamel surrounding orthodontic brackets: a systematic review of in vitro studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

White spot lesions are initial sign of enamel caries that compromise esthetic appearance following orthodontic treatment. Thus, the systematic review was conducted to evaluate the remineralization potential of orthodontic adhesives on early-enamel lesions surrounding orthodontic bracket.

Methods

Search strategy was performed through three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus). A total number of 1712 studies were identified for being potentially relevant, 62 among them were further assessed. Finally, 24 studies were included in this systematic review after adopting the eligibility criteria. The methodologies used to assess enamel remineralization were micro-computed tomography, cross-sectional microhardness, and polarized light microscopy for evaluating rem

SUBMITTER: Hamdi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11603835 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature