Comparison of Enamel Surface Integrity after De-Bracketing as Affected by Seven Different Orthodontic Residual Cement Removal Systems

• Published in: Diagnostics (Basel) Vol. 13; no. 20; p. 3284
• Main Authors: Almudhi, Abdullazez, Aldeeri, Arwa, Aloraini, Abdullah Abdulrahman A., Alomar, Ahmed Ibrahim M., Alqudairi, Meshari Saad M., Alzahrani, Osama Abdullah A., Eldwakhly, Elzahraa, AlMugairin, Sarah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.10.2023; MDPI
• Subjects: Adhesives; Carbides; Cement; dental debonding; Dental enamel; Hominids; Interferometry; orthodontic adhesive; orthodontic brackets; Orthodontics; Sample size; Scanning electron microscopy; SEM; Teeth; Saudi Arabia; United States > US; Japan

This study used seven different adhesive removal systems to evaluate and compare enamel surface integrity, heat generation, and time consumed during residual cement removal after de-bracketing. The sample size was 140 human premolars. Teeth were cleaned, mounted, and prepared for orthodontic bracket...