Saving enamel: safe removal of residual residues after detaching orthodontic brackets

• Main Authors: Laís da Mata Almeida (Author), Jieni Zhang Jing (Author), Marcelo Souza Rodrigues (Author), Leandro Augusto Hilgert (Author), Rayssa Ferreira Zanatta (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT In conventional orthodontics, the adhesive fixation of brackets plays an essential role in the success of the treatment. However, the removal of these devices at the end of the treatment can pose risks of excessive wear to the external surface of the enamel, especially when rotary instrumen...