Effect of fluoride dentifrices on white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment: A randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the effect of Clinpro 5000, Clinpro Tooth Crème, and MI-Paste Plus on the formation of white spot lesions in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Materials and methods

Three prospective groups with 40 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment in each group were evaluated (total recruitment = 120 subjects). The selected product was brushed on for 2 minutes twice daily for 4 months. Subjects were reviewed for 4 months on a monthly basis. The Enamel Decalcification Index (EDI) was used to determine the number of white spot lesions per surface at each visit.

Results

100 subjects (35 using Clinpro 5000, 32 using Clinpro Tooth Crème, and 33 using MI Paste Plus) completed the study. The data lend strong support for Clinpro 5000 providing superio

SUBMITTER: Kau CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8117693 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature