A comparative analysis of fluoride, magnesium, and calcium phosphate materials on prevention of white spot lesions around orthodontic brackets with using pH cycling model

摘要

One common negative side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is the development of white spot lesions (WSLs) around brackets. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of various oral hygiene practices in preventing enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets under similar in-vitro conditions. The study included 90 extracted bovine incisors, which were randomized into 6 groups. The changes in the demineralization degree were evaluated by measuring the Ca~(+2) concentration (mg/dL) in the demineralization solution at days 5, 10, 15, 19. The procedures were carried out at the Medical Biochemistry Laboratory at Near East University Hospital. Calcium content of each beaker was measured with the Abbott Architect c8000 biochemistry autoanalyzer system using the Arsenazo III method.