Evaluating the effectiveness of color changing adhesives versus ultraviolet absorbent dye additive adhesives in the removal of adhesive remnants after orthodontic debonding

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Author Details : Udhayan Asokan*, Hanumanth Sankar, Sabarinathan Jaganathan, Aniruddh Yashwant, Thangabalu Rajamuthu, Lidhiya Alexander

Volume : 8, Issue : 3, Year : 2024

Article Page : 258-266

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jco.2024.039

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Abstract

Introduction: The fixed orthodontic treatment initiates with bonding and ends up with debonding of brackets which alters the enamel surface. The adhesive remnants present on the enamel surface after debonding are removed with the help of various aids but alters the enamel surface to an extent and there is no alternative material or instrument for removing the adhesives.
Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of color changing orthodontic bonding adhesives versus ultraviolet absorbent dye additive orthodontic bonding adhesives in the removal of adhesive remnants after orthodontic debonding.
Materials and Methods: 40 extracted human premolars were procured and metal brackets were bonded to the buccal surface with Group 1 – Enlight, Group 2 – Grengloo, Group 3 - Brace Paste & Group 4 – Enlight + UV dye additive. Debonding of brackets were done in INSTRON and evaluated for ARI score in stereo microscope and photo micrographs were taken to analyze the surface area in ImageJ software with conventional and UV light source. Then the adhesive remnants were removed with tungsten carbide bur at low speed with appropriate illumination and the enamel surface is assessed under scanning electron microscope for EDI score.
Results: This study resulted with time taken for the removal of adhesive remnants between the 4 groups and indicates statistically significant difference (p<0> Conclusion: This current study concluded that the color changing adhesives with the fluorescence property were significantly different when compared with other adhesives due to the reduction in time taken for the removal of adhesive remnants from the enamel surface with minimal damage. Additionally the introduction of a UV dye additive for the visual distinction between the enamel structure and adhesive remnant also proves to be a valuable aid in the assessment of adhesive remnant index and removal.

Keywords: Adhesive remnant index, Colour changing orthodontic adhesives, Enamel damage index

How to cite : Asokan U, Sankar H, Jaganathan S, Yashwant A, Rajamuthu T, Alexander L, Evaluating the effectiveness of color changing adhesives versus ultraviolet absorbent dye additive adhesives in the removal of adhesive remnants after orthodontic debonding. J Contemp Orthod 2024;8(3):258-266

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