Objectives: To conduct a systematic review assessing quantitative enamel loss occurring
after orthodontic debonding and clean-up procedures. Materials and Methods: A systematic …

Aim: The objective of this study was to explore the effects of fixed orthodontic appliances on
enamel structure by assessing microfractures, surface roughness, and alterations in color …

Objectives To develop a multifunctional orthodontic adhesive (QDA) using ZnO quantum-
dots (ZnQDs) as modifier and investigate the antibacterial capability, fluorescence property …

Background The main goal of orthodontic debonding is to restore the enamel surface as
closely as possible to its pretreatment condition without iatrogenic damage. This study …

Objectives To perform an in vitro qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the enamel
surface (by scanning electronic microscopy [SEM] and measuring polishing time and …

Enamel microcracks (EMCs) are tiny fractures that occur in the outer layer of teeth, allowing
some extrinsic stains and leading to an unaesthetic tooth. Additionally, the EMCs enhance …

Polishing after the removal of brackets is the final step in orthodontic treatment. It is simple to
perform, though some studies have reported that polishing causes damage to the enamel …

Introduction: The removal of residual resins is a routine procedure in orthodontic clinics and
of great importance to the final result of the treatment. Objective: To evaluate the main …

Considerando o uso de brocas para remoção da resina residual após descolagem do
bráquete e a possibilidade de injúrias à superfície do esmalte após o uso dessas brocas …

Após a terapia com aparelhos fixos e finalização do tratamento ortodôntico, existe a
preocupação em se evitar fraturas coesivas do esmalte durante a descolagem dos …