Comparison of traditional orthodontic polishing systems with novel non-orthodontic methods for residual adhesive removal

Andrews John; Hagan Joseph L.; Armbruster Paul C.; Ballard Richard W.

doi:10.21307/aoj-2020-111

Australasian Orthodontic Journal (Jan 2016)

Comparison of traditional orthodontic polishing systems with novel non-orthodontic methods for residual adhesive removal

Andrews John,
Hagan Joseph L.,
Armbruster Paul C.,
Ballard Richard W.

Affiliations

Andrews John: *Private practice, Bryan, Texas, USA
Hagan Joseph L.: †Newborn Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
Armbruster Paul C.: +Department of Orthodontics, LSU Health School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, USA
Ballard Richard W.: +Department of Orthodontics, LSU Health School of Dentistry, New Orleans, LA, USA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/aoj-2020-111
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 32, no. 1
pp. 41 – 47

Abstract

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Following the debonding of orthodontic brackets, the removal of residual adhesive from the enamel surface is required. Published adhesive removal protocols present conflicting advice.

Published in Australasian Orthodontic Journal

ISSN: 2207-7480 (Online)
Publisher: Sciendo
Country of publisher: Poland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Dentistry
Website: https://sciendo.com/it/journal/AOJ

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