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  • 1Institute of Dental Surgery, London.

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|May 1, 1992
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Pencil marks used for precise bracket placement can embed pigment into etched enamel. This pigment inclusion is permanent, posing a challenge for orthodontic treatment aesthetics.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Materials Science

Background:

  • Accurate bracket positioning is crucial for effective orthodontic treatment.
  • Pencil marking of tooth crowns is a common technique to guide bracket placement.

Observation:

  • A case study documented pigment embedding from soft pencil markings into etched enamel.
  • The embedded pigment was located deep within the enamel structure.

Findings:

  • Pigment from soft pencils can become permanently incorporated into the enamel surface.
  • Standard cleaning methods failed to remove the embedded pigment.

Implications:

  • This finding highlights a potential complication of using pencil marking for bracket placement.
  • Alternative methods or specific pencil types should be considered to avoid enamel staining in orthodontics.

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