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Removal of fixed appliances.

Padhraig Fleming¹, Jadbinder Seehra²

¹Orthodontics Department, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom. padhraig.fleming@qmul.ac.uk.

British Dental Journal

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Summary

Removing dental braces can cause enamel loss. Alternative methods to burs are explored to prevent tooth demineralization and reduce caries risk after debonding fixed appliances.

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Biomaterials
Dental Materials

Background:

The established technique for removing fixed orthodontic appliances involves debonding attachments and removing adhesive remnants with burs.
This process frequently leads to enamel loss, compromising tooth surface integrity.
Enamel alterations increase susceptibility to demineralization and dental caries.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate alternative methods for removing adhesive remnants after debonding fixed appliances.
To compare the efficacy and safety of non-bur techniques in preserving enamel structure.
To identify methods that minimize iatrogenic damage to the tooth surface.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on adhesive removal techniques post-orthodontic treatment.

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Analysis of proposed alternative methods including hand instruments, lasers, and abrasive pastes.

Assessment of reported outcomes regarding enamel loss and surface changes.

Main Results:

Tungsten carbide burs commonly result in significant enamel loss.
Alternative methods such as hand instruments, lasers, and pumice/zirconium pastes show potential for reduced enamel abrasion.
Surface changes from bur use can impair enamel's resistance to acid attacks.

Conclusions:

Standard bur use for composite residue removal poses a risk of enamel loss and increased caries susceptibility.
Exploring and adopting alternative debonding techniques is crucial for preserving enamel integrity.
Minimizing iatrogenic enamel damage is essential for long-term dental health post-orthodontic treatment.