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Orthodontic Bracket Removal Using LASER-Technology-A Short Systematic Literature Review of the Past 30 Years
Anca Mesaroș1, Michaela Mesaroș2, Smaranda Buduru1
1Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Background:
Since fixed orthodontic treatment is widely spread and one of its inconveniences is bracket removal, as this affects enamel integrity as well as being a cause of discomfort to the patient, studies have searched for the most adequate bracket removal technique, many of them focusing on using laser-technology.
Methods:
Our review focused on articles published investigating methods of orthodontic bracket removal using laser technology in the last 30 years.
Results:
19 relevant studies were taken into consideration after a thorough selection. Different types of laser devices, with specific settings and various testing conditions were tested and the investigators presented their pertinent conclusions.
Conclusions:
Most studies were performed using ceramic brackets and the best results in terms of prevention of enamel loss, temperature stability for the tooth as well as reduced chair time were obtained with Er:YAG lasers.
