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Plaque accumulations caused by interdental stripping.

R J Radlanski1, A Jäger, R Schwestka

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, Zentrum ZMK, University Clinic, Göttingen, West Germany.

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|November 1, 1988
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Even the finest dental finishing strips leave microscopic grooves on human enamel. These furrows, even when smoothed, accumulate more plaque than untreated surfaces, hindering oral hygiene efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Oral Biology
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy

Background:

  • Orthodontic treatment often involves grinding and finishing enamel surfaces.
  • The surface topography of enamel after these procedures can impact plaque accumulation.
  • Understanding the long-term effects of finishing materials on enamel is crucial for oral health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the surface morphology of human enamel after treatment with orthodontic grinding and finishing materials.
  • To assess the in vivo plaque accumulation on treated enamel surfaces over 12 weeks.
  • To determine if smoothing furrows with finer materials prevents plaque buildup.

Main Methods:

  • Human enamel surfaces were abraded using orthodontic grinding and finishing materials.

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  • Surface topography was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) under in vitro conditions.
  • Treated enamel surfaces were placed in patients' mouths for 12 weeks, followed by SEM evaluation for plaque accumulation.

    • Main Results:

    • Even the finest finishing strips could not eliminate furrows caused by initial coarse abrasion.
    • In vivo evaluation showed that while furrow edges were smoother, the furrows remained deep and wide.
    • Plaque accumulation was greater on treated surfaces compared to untreated surfaces, and dental floss did not prevent accumulation within furrows.

    Conclusions:

    • Orthodontic grinding and finishing materials invariably leave surface furrows on human enamel.
    • These residual furrows, despite smoothing, promote increased plaque accumulation.
    • Standard oral hygiene, including dental floss, is insufficient to prevent plaque buildup in these post-treatment furrows.