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Comparative study of excess glue around metallic APC™ Flash-Free adhesive system
Roula Akl1, Joseph Ghoubril1, Geneviève Zgheib1
1Département d’Orthodontie, Faculté de Médecine Dentaire, Université Saint-Joseph, 650 rue de Damas, B.P. 11-5076 Riad El Solh, Beyrouth, Liban
L' Orthodontie Francaise
|October 11, 2022
Summary
The APC™ Flash-Free adhesive system significantly reduces excess adhesive flash around orthodontic brackets compared to conventional and pre-coated systems. This innovative technique simplifies bracket placement and cleanup.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontic Materials Science
- Dental Adhesive Technology
Background:
- Excessive adhesive flash is a common issue in orthodontic bracket bonding.
- Current methods for flash removal can be time-consuming and may affect bond strength.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the amount of excess adhesive flash produced by the APC™ Flash-Free system, a pre-coated system, and a conventional uncoated system.
- To evaluate the efficacy of the APC™ Flash-Free system in minimizing adhesive cleanup.
Main Methods:
- An in vitro study involving 186 human premolars bonded with three different bracket systems.
- Microscopic imaging and ImageJ software analysis were used to quantify excess adhesive flash.
- Statistical analysis (ANOVA) was performed to determine significant differences between groups.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant difference in excess adhesive flash was observed among the three groups (p<0.001).
- The APC™ Flash-Free system demonstrated significantly less adhesive flash compared to the other two systems (p<0.001).
- No significant difference in flash was found between conventional and pre-coated systems (p=0.224).
Conclusions:
- The APC™ Flash-Free adhesive system effectively reduces excess adhesive flash during orthodontic bracket bonding.
- This system offers a potential improvement for orthodontic procedures by simplifying the bonding and cleanup process.
