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Tooth discoloration in fixed orthodontic treatment
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Tahura Etezadi   , Melika Mollaie * |
| mazandaran university of medical sciences , melika.mollaie.7@gmail.com |
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Background and Aim: The appearance of teeth plays a key role in human social interactions. Tooth discoloration is one of the most frequent causes for patients to visit the dentist. Tooth discoloration is usually aesthetically unpleasant for patients and has a negative psychological effect on them. Orthodontic treatment, despite its well-known benefits, is a risk factor for tooth discoloration, ranging from imperceptible changes and loss of transparency to white and brown spot lesions. The current review study investigates the etiology of tooth discoloration after fixed orthodontic treatment and also describes its different treatment options.
Material and Method: In this review study, articles published in reputable databases, including PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science, were reviewed without time limits until 2024. The articles were searched using the keywords Teeth discoloration and fixed orthodontics. Initially, 153 articles were reviewed, of which 31 were excluded due to similarity and 96 were excluded due to inconsistency with the topic. The abstracts of other articles were reviewed, and finally, 14 articles were included in the study.
Conclusion: Tooth discoloration after orthodontic treatment is multifactorial, and various etiological factors can directly or indirectly contribute to its development. The debonding process, type of adhesive system, finishing and polishing techniques, and type of brackets used are all factors that contribute to discoloration. Dentists must first diagnose the cause of the discoloration, educate the patient about its cause, and adopt appropriate management techniques.
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| Keywords: Teeth discoloration, fixed orthodontics, treatment, esthetics |
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Type of Study: Review article |
Subject:
Ortho
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