Effect of Fluoride Varnish on Demineralization Around Orthodontic Brackets

In vitro studies comparing the ability of several fluoride varnishes and sealants to inhibit caries have been reviewed. To truly assess their use in orthodontic patients requires clinical trials. Because fixed orthodontic appliances provide a very favorable environment for the creation of white spot lesions, the sealants that contribute both a physical barrier and fluoride release have the greatest potential to protect enamel in patients during orthodontic treatment.