Scars in Orthodontics

Scars #marks often leave# can be either temporary or permanent.WSLs continue to be a topic of interest as they are a very common complication of orthodontic treatment with detrimental aesthetic implications to anterior teeth. The extensive literature available concerning this area can roughly be divided into the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of WSLs. This focuses on the diagnosis of WSLs and attempts to further our knowledge so that significant clinical benefit in treating orthodontic patients might be gained. WSL are one of the common complications of fixed orthodontic treatment. It is the responsibility of an orthodontist to minimize the risk of the patient having decalcification as a consequence of orthodontic treatment by educating and motivating the patients for excellent oral hygiene practice.