Introduction Data on acceptability (AT) and perceptibility thresholds (PT) for colour
differences vary in dental literature. There is consensus that the determination of ΔE* is …

Introduction Orthodontic aligners printed with in-office 3-dimensional (3D) procedures have
been described, but no data on their biocompatibility exist. This study investigates the …

Background The purposes of this systematic review were to identify and review the
orthodontic literature with regard to enamel color alterations after orthodontic treatment with …

Introduction Our objective was to assess the amounts of adhesive remnant and enamel
damage when removing composite under conventional lighting and ultraviolet (UV) light …

Objective: To investigate the color alterations in enamel following the use of different
orthodontic bonding resins and adhesive residue–removal burs. Materials and Methods …

This chapter discusses the concerns arising from the increasing use of composite resins
bonded onto the labial surface of teeth, focusing primarily on the biologic and environmental …

Orthodontic treatment of malocclusions and craniofacial abnormalities, by ensuring proper
alignment of the teeth, harmonious occlusal and jaw relationship, may improve mastication …

Aware of the diffusion capacity of bleaching in the dental tissues, many orthodontists are
subjecting their patients to dental bleaching during orthodontic treatment for esthetic …

INTRODUCTION: For most orthodontic patients, esthetic concerns are as important as
functional demands. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of self-etching primer …

INTRODUCTION: The aims of this study were to evaluate the optical properties of esthetic
brackets and determine their influence on visual perception. METHODS: Eighty esthetic …