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Knowledge On White Spot Lesions (WSL) Among Fixed Orthodontic Patients: A Pilot Study

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dc.contributor.authorSyiral Mastura Abdullahen_US
dc.contributor.authorAdibah Hanim Azmien_US
dc.contributor.authorRufaidah Mohamaden_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-28T04:41:29Z
dc.date.available2024-05-28T04:41:29Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionVolume:4en_US
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: The formation of white spot lesions (WSL) around fixed orthodontic attachments is a common complication during and following fixed orthodontic treatment. The objectives of this study were to determine patient's knowledge on risk of developing WSLs during fixed orthodontic treatment, to identify oral hygiene practice by the patients and preventive method given during treatment. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional observational study using questionnaires. Subjects were selected by convenience sampling from orthodontic patients who attended orthodontic specialist clinic in Faculty of Dentistry, USIM. Subjects who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were asked to answer the questionnaires. The knowledge assessments were on development of WSL during treatment and oral hygiene care in orthodontic patients. Results: A total of 32 subjects were given the questionnaires. Half of them did not know that wearing braces can cause formation of WSL around the brackets. For oral hygiene practiced, 96.9% brushed their teeth more than twice daily. About 75% of them stated that their orthodontists emphasized on tooth brushing technique. Conclusion: Most patients have fair knowledge about WSL as a complication of fixed orthodontic treatment and adequate oral hygiene practices. More education on awareness regarding the development of WSL during fixed orthodontic treatment will improve treatment outcome.en_US
dc.identifier.epage73
dc.identifier.issn0128-309X
dc.identifier.spage69
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.ijcwed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IJCWED4_037.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/6062
dc.identifier.volume4
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherZes Rokman Resourcesen_US
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly and Disableden_US
dc.subjectknowledge; white spot lesion; orthodonticen_US
dc.titleKnowledge On White Spot Lesions (WSL) Among Fixed Orthodontic Patients: A Pilot Studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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