Effect of orthodontic debonding and residual adhesive removal on 3D enamel microroughness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Termination of fixed orthodontic treatment is associated with bracket debonding and residual adhesive removal. These procedures increase enamel roughness to a degree that should depend on the tool used. Enamel roughening may be associated with bacterial retention and staining. However, a very limited data exists on the alteration of 3D enamel roughness resulting from the use of different tools for orthodontic clean-up.

Aims

1. To perform a precise assessment of 3D enamel surface roughness resulting from residual adhesive removal following orthodontic debonding molar tubes. 2. To compare enamel surfaces resulting from the use of tungsten carbide bur, a one-step polisher and finisher and Adhesive Residue Remover.

Material and methods

Buccal surfaces of forty-

SUBMITTER: Janiszewska-Olszowska J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5068349 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature