Development of white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment: perceptions of patients, parents, orthodontists, and general dentists.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop
; 141(3): 337-344, 2012 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-22381494
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Despite the many advances to improve the practice of orthodontics, white spot lesions, or decalcifications, remain a common complication in patients with poor oral hygiene. The purpose of this study was to assess the perceptions and level of awareness of patients, parents, orthodontists, and general dentists toward the development of white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment.METHODS:
This was a prospective epidemiologic survey of the perceptions of orthodontic patients (n = 315), parents (n = 279), orthodontists (n = 305), and general dentists (n = 191) regarding the significance, prevention, and treatment of white spot lesions.RESULTS:
All surveyed groups indicated that white spot lesions detracted from the overall appearance of straight teeth, attributed primary responsibility for the prevention of white spot lesions to the patients themselves, and thought that the general dentist should be responsible for treating white spot lesions. Patients regarded themselves as ultimately responsible for the prevention of white spot lesions (P <0.05).CONCLUSIONS:
The patients, parents, orthodontists, and general dentists had similar perceptions regarding the significance, prevention, and treatment of white spot lesions. All groups indicated that patients were the most responsible for the prevention of white spot lesions. Communication among patients, parents, orthodontists, and general dentists needs to improve to decrease the incidence of white spot lesions in the orthodontic population.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aparelhos Ortodônticos
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Atitude Frente a Saúde
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Cárie Dentária
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article