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

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 16-17

  Martinez Mier, E Angeles ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY   (United States)

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EID: 61349088094     PISSN: 15323382     EISSN: 15323390     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.12.012     Document Type: Note

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