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Abstract

Enamel decalcification around and under orthodontic appliances have been known as
a significant clinical problem, in fact an orthodontic patient is a high risk person.
Whether this high risk due to oral hygiene related to orthodontic appliance or as a
cause of phosporic acid contained in zinc oxyphosphate cement that have been
commonly used to bracket adhesion. The purpose of this article was to provide a
description of enamel decalcification process and prevention of decalcification
following orthodontic treatment. Prevention of enamel decalcification following
orthodontic treatment can be performed by polishing tooth surface after treatment,
using tooth paste contained fluoride, rinsing, maintenance good oral hygiene, tooth
brushing, and other additional oral hygiene method.

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1-5

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©2016Eddy H. Habar

DOI

10.15562/jdmfs.v8i1.204

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