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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Evaluation of Effect of Interproximal Reduction in Enamel in Orthodontic Therapy: An Original Research.

Prachurya Dakshinakabat, B Pragnya, Amrita Mishra, Pinal Jain, Amoli Singh, Anagha Agrawal

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6 authors.

Prachurya DakshinakabatDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
B PragnyaDepartment of Orthodontics, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana, India.
Amrita MishraDepartment of Orthodontics, Hitech Dental College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Pinal JainDepartment of Orthodontist, Pacific Dental College, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Amoli SinghDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences Mangalore, Affiliated to Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Anagha AgrawalDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Interproximal reduction (IPR) is an orthodontic technique used to address space constraints by removing small amounts of enamel between teeth. This research aims to evaluate the impact of IPR on enamel surface integrity, tooth sensitivity, and the long-term stability of orthodontic results. Methods: The study was conducted on a sample of 50 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Three parameters were evaluated: changes in enamel thickness pre- and post-IPR, post-treatment sensitivity using a visual analog scale, and relapse tendencies measured over a 12-month follow-up. Data were statistically analyzed using paired Results: Enamel thickness was reduced by an average of 0.25 mm post-IPR ( Conclusion: IPR is a safe and effective method in orthodontic treatment with minimal enamel reduction, mild short-term sensitivity, and no significant long-term relapse. These findings support the continued use of IPR as a conservative approach to space management.

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Enamel thickness tooth sensitivityinterproximal enamel reductionorthodontic therapyrelapse tendencies

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PMID40511226
PMCPMC12156711

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