ArticleJournal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie2026
Impacts of clean-up visualization techniques on excess composite of orthodontic attachments.
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purposeThis study compared visualization methods for removing excess composite around ellipsoid and rectangular attachments used in clear aligner therapy (CAT).
methodsNinety teeth were divided into three groups based on how they were assessed during cleaning: direct vision (group I), ultraviolet (UV) light (group II), and dental loupe (group III). Each group had two subgroups: rectangular (group A) and ellipsoid (group B) attachments. Excess composite was removed using tungsten carbide burs, and the clean-up duration was recorded. Surface deviations were evaluated by scan superimposition, and surface morphology was examined using scanning electron microscopy. Data were analyzed using parametric or nonparametric tests (p < 0.05).
resultsGroup IA showed significantly longer clean-up duration than groups IIA and IIIA (p < 0.001). Group IB also differed significantly from group IIB (p = 0.012). Group IIB demonstrated significantly lower residual composite values than the other groups.
conclusionAuxiliary visualization methods, particularly UV light, improved excess composite clean-up around orthodontic attachments and reduced chairside time. This may help clinicians optimize attachment bonding and enhance aligner fit.
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