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Could Fluoride Orthodontic Wax Help Reverse White Spot Lesions?

Dr. Zainab Rangwala

Dr. Zainab Rangwala

Chief Dentist · GDCHJ

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Could fluoride-enhanced orthodontic wax help strengthen demineralised enamel? An in-vitro study of 30 extracted premolars found that wax containing 0.2% sodium fluoride significantly increased enamel microhardness after seven days.

Could fluoride-enhanced orthodontic wax help strengthen demineralised enamel? An in-vitro study of 30 extracted premolars found that wax containing 0.2% sodium fluoride significantly increased enamel microhardness after seven days.

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Dr. Zainab Rangwala

Dr. Zainab Rangwala

Chief Dentist · GDCHJ

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