Benson, P.E. orcid.org/0000-0003-0865-962X (2008) Evaluation of White Spot Lesions on Teeth with Orthodontic Brackets. Seminars in Orthodontics, 14 (3). pp. 200-208. ISSN 1073-8746
Abstract
Accurate evaluation of demineralized white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment is important to both clinicians, so they might implement early prevention and/or treatment, and researchers who wish to study the effectiveness of those methods. Assessment will depend on accurate detection and measurement of a lesion, using procedures that demonstrate good validity and reproducibility. A range of evaluative techniques are outlined and the advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. Some methods can be applied by the busy clinician, whereas others are more suitable for the researcher undertaking a clinical trial. Regardless of who is using the technique, it should be relatively straightforward to apply in the clinical situation, and whatever technique is undertaken, researchers and clinicians must appreciate the need for proper research designs to produce reliable information regarding the effectiveness of any intervention.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2008 Elsevier. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Seminars in Orthodontics. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. Article available under the terms of the CC-BY-NC-ND licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Clinical Dentistry (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 27 Jul 2016 08:38 |
Last Modified: | 24 Mar 2018 14:19 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.sodo.2008.03.005 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1053/j.sodo.2008.03.005 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:102747 |
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