Survey on Management of White Spot Lesions

Abstract

White spot lesion occurs due to the demineralization of enamel.The white spot lesion is also caused by
hypomineralization, fluorosis etc. It can be identified by visual as well as radiographic methods. The white
spot lesion can mainly be prevented by maintaining proper oral hygiene. Other methods of management of
white spot lesions include fluoride therapy, calcium phosphate, resin infiltration and CPP-ACP. The usage
of remineralizing agents also helps in preventing and treating white spot lesions. This survey was conducted
with a questionnaire about the management of white spot lesion and was circulated among 100 specialists
and general practitioners. Data collection was done and analysed. The graphs were plotted according to
the responses obtained from the survey. The results of the survey showed that the participants prefered the
proper maintenance of the oral hygiene to prevent the white spot lesion. In case of no proper oral hygiene
the participants preferred the usage of different techniques available to revert demineralisation. There was
no significant association between the field of practice (specialist /general practitioners) and their response
to the question. The participants had a good knowledge regarding the management of the white spot lesion
and most of them were aware regarding the different modalities of treatment available and implied them in
their clinical practice.