White spot lesion in self-ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems: A systematic review

Background White spot lesion formation around orthodontic brackets is a major complication associated with fixed orthodontic treatment. Objective This review aimed to evaluate the current evidence regarding the differences in white spot lesion formation between self-ligating and conventional ligatin...

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Main Authors: Mohammad I Idris, Ahmad S Burhan, Mohammad Y Hajeer, Ahmad M Alhamwi, Fehmie R Nawaya
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of International Medical Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251328608
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Ahmad S Burhan
Mohammad Y Hajeer
Ahmad M Alhamwi
Fehmie R Nawaya
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description Background White spot lesion formation around orthodontic brackets is a major complication associated with fixed orthodontic treatment. Objective This review aimed to evaluate the current evidence regarding the differences in white spot lesion formation between self-ligating and conventional ligating brackets. Methods Eleven bibliographic databases were searched until January 2025. This review covered parallel-group and split-mouth randomized controlled trials, controlled clinical trials, and cross-sectional studies that investigated the differences in white spot lesion formation between self-ligating and conventional ligating brackets. Results Three randomized controlled trials, one controlled clinical trial, and one cross-sectional study were included in this systematic review. Among these, three studies were classified as having a low risk of bias. Four of the five included studies showed no statistically significant difference in white spot lesion formation between the two types of bracket systems (p < 0.05). Conclusion There are no potential differences in white spot lesion formation between self-ligating and conventional ligating bracket systems. However, orthodontists must be aware of the other factors affecting white spot lesion formation, with oral hygiene being the most critical factor. Registration: The protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42022353478) on 25 August 2022.
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spelling doaj-art-bde863bd62604fe1822a3a6bb4730f742025-08-20T02:19:54ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of International Medical Research1473-23002025-04-015310.1177/03000605251328608White spot lesion in self-ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems: A systematic reviewMohammad I IdrisAhmad S BurhanMohammad Y HajeerAhmad M AlhamwiFehmie R NawayaBackground White spot lesion formation around orthodontic brackets is a major complication associated with fixed orthodontic treatment. Objective This review aimed to evaluate the current evidence regarding the differences in white spot lesion formation between self-ligating and conventional ligating brackets. Methods Eleven bibliographic databases were searched until January 2025. This review covered parallel-group and split-mouth randomized controlled trials, controlled clinical trials, and cross-sectional studies that investigated the differences in white spot lesion formation between self-ligating and conventional ligating brackets. Results Three randomized controlled trials, one controlled clinical trial, and one cross-sectional study were included in this systematic review. Among these, three studies were classified as having a low risk of bias. Four of the five included studies showed no statistically significant difference in white spot lesion formation between the two types of bracket systems (p < 0.05). Conclusion There are no potential differences in white spot lesion formation between self-ligating and conventional ligating bracket systems. However, orthodontists must be aware of the other factors affecting white spot lesion formation, with oral hygiene being the most critical factor. Registration: The protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42022353478) on 25 August 2022.https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251328608
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Mohammad Y Hajeer
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Fehmie R Nawaya
White spot lesion in self-ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems: A systematic review
Journal of International Medical Research
title White spot lesion in self-ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems: A systematic review
title_full White spot lesion in self-ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems: A systematic review
title_fullStr White spot lesion in self-ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems: A systematic review
title_full_unstemmed White spot lesion in self-ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems: A systematic review
title_short White spot lesion in self-ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems: A systematic review
title_sort white spot lesion in self ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems a systematic review
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