Comparison of Enamel Discoloration using Flash-Free and Conventional Adhesive Brackets with Different Finishing Protocols

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of flash-free and conventional adhesive brackets and different finishing techniques on enamel discoloration. Methods: Forty human premolar teeth were utilized and randomly divided into four groups based on the type of brackets and finishing...

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Main Authors: Abdullah Kaya, Fundagül Bilgiç Zortuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2023-12-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access: http://www.turkjorthod.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/comparison-of-enamel-discoloration-using-flash-fre/64116
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description Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of flash-free and conventional adhesive brackets and different finishing techniques on enamel discoloration. Methods: Forty human premolar teeth were utilized and randomly divided into four groups based on the type of brackets and finishing technique: (1) Gemini® brackets were used for orthodontic bonding. After debanding, adhesive remnants were cleaned using a 12-blade tungsten carbide bur. (2) Gemini® suspenders were used for orthodontic bonding. After debanding the brackets, adhesive remnants were cleaned using12-blade APC™ Flash-Free brackets were used for orthodontic bonding. After debanding, adhesive remnants were cleaned a 12-blade tungsten carbide bur and polished with Sof-Lex disks. (4) APC™ Flash-Free brackets were used for orthodontic bonding. After debanding, the adhesive remnants were cleaned using a 12-blade tungsten carbide bur. A Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer was used to measure the color change values of the 40 teeth. Results: The color change of the enamel surface in the Flash Free bracket group was significantly less than that in the conventional groups (p=0.003 p˂0.05). The mean ΔE values obtained from the Sof-Lex groups were lower than those obtained from the groups without Sof-Lex, but these results were not statistically significant (p=0.280 p>0.05). Conclusion: It is recommended to use Flash-Free brackets and polish with Sof-Lex disk following the clean-up procedures to minimize the possibility of discoloration of the teeth during orthodontic treatment.
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spelling doaj.art-fa950179ba164c0a801d56fbc3fea2162024-01-09T06:00:27ZengGalenos YayineviTurkish Journal of Orthodontics2148-95052023-12-0136424825310.4274/TurkJOrthod.2023.2022.15413049054Comparison of Enamel Discoloration using Flash-Free and Conventional Adhesive Brackets with Different Finishing ProtocolsAbdullah Kaya0Fundagül Bilgiç Zortuk1 Oral and Dental Health Center, Hatay, Turkey Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Hatay, Turkey Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of flash-free and conventional adhesive brackets and different finishing techniques on enamel discoloration. Methods: Forty human premolar teeth were utilized and randomly divided into four groups based on the type of brackets and finishing technique: (1) Gemini® brackets were used for orthodontic bonding. After debanding, adhesive remnants were cleaned using a 12-blade tungsten carbide bur. (2) Gemini® suspenders were used for orthodontic bonding. After debanding the brackets, adhesive remnants were cleaned using12-blade APC™ Flash-Free brackets were used for orthodontic bonding. After debanding, adhesive remnants were cleaned a 12-blade tungsten carbide bur and polished with Sof-Lex disks. (4) APC™ Flash-Free brackets were used for orthodontic bonding. After debanding, the adhesive remnants were cleaned using a 12-blade tungsten carbide bur. A Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer was used to measure the color change values of the 40 teeth. Results: The color change of the enamel surface in the Flash Free bracket group was significantly less than that in the conventional groups (p=0.003 p˂0.05). The mean ΔE values obtained from the Sof-Lex groups were lower than those obtained from the groups without Sof-Lex, but these results were not statistically significant (p=0.280 p>0.05). Conclusion: It is recommended to use Flash-Free brackets and polish with Sof-Lex disk following the clean-up procedures to minimize the possibility of discoloration of the teeth during orthodontic treatment. http://www.turkjorthod.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/comparison-of-enamel-discoloration-using-flash-fre/64116 teeth discolorationadhesive precoated bracketsspectrophotometer
spellingShingle Abdullah Kaya
Fundagül Bilgiç Zortuk
Comparison of Enamel Discoloration using Flash-Free and Conventional Adhesive Brackets with Different Finishing Protocols
Turkish Journal of Orthodontics
teeth discoloration
adhesive precoated brackets
spectrophotometer
title Comparison of Enamel Discoloration using Flash-Free and Conventional Adhesive Brackets with Different Finishing Protocols
title_full Comparison of Enamel Discoloration using Flash-Free and Conventional Adhesive Brackets with Different Finishing Protocols
title_fullStr Comparison of Enamel Discoloration using Flash-Free and Conventional Adhesive Brackets with Different Finishing Protocols
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of Enamel Discoloration using Flash-Free and Conventional Adhesive Brackets with Different Finishing Protocols
title_short Comparison of Enamel Discoloration using Flash-Free and Conventional Adhesive Brackets with Different Finishing Protocols
title_sort comparison of enamel discoloration using flash free and conventional adhesive brackets with different finishing protocols
topic teeth discoloration
adhesive precoated brackets
spectrophotometer
url http://www.turkjorthod.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/comparison-of-enamel-discoloration-using-flash-fre/64116
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