Evaluation of enamel surface integrity after orthodontic bracket debonding: comparison of three different system.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate enamel surface integrity and time consumed during residual cement removal after bracket debonding using different adhesive removal burs with and without a dental loupe.

Material and methods

Sixty human-extracted premolars were collected, cleaned, mounted, and prepared for orthodontic bracket bonding. Teeth were randomly divided into three main groups (n = 20) based on the adhesive removal method: tungsten carbide system (TC), sof-lex discs system (SD), and diamond system (DB) groups. Then, each group was subdivided into two subgroups (naked eye and magnifying loupe subgroups). The brackets were bonded and then debonded after 24 h, and the Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) was assessed. The adhesive remnants were removed by different systems,

SUBMITTER: Ghaleb L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10953161 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature