Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 16-17 , March 2009

Fluoride Varnish Applications May Reduce the Formation of White Spot Lesions (WSL) Adjacent to Orthodontic Fixed Appliances

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00224-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.12.012

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 16-17 , March 2009

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