Assessing adhesive remnant removal and enamel damage with ultraviolet light: An in-vitro study

Abstract

UV lighting allows significantly more adhesive removal without increasing the damage caused to the enamel.

Auxiliary UV light devices for removal of fluorescent resin residues after bracket debonding

“…Two major categories of technology have been developed to assist dentists in recognizing the adhesive residues: light‐emitting devices that excite fluorescence and adhesive/resin materials with fluorescent content . These devices may be capable of tracking areas presenting fluorescent material residues …”

“…Recently, light-emitting devices that excite fluorescence have been introduced into the dental market. 4,11,12 The devices identify substrates through differences in light emission, 4,11,12 and may be capable of tracking areas with fluorescent material residue. 4,11,12 However, the scientific literature is scarce regarding the effectiveness of these devices for removing resin residues removal.…”

“…4,11,12 The devices identify substrates through differences in light emission, 4,11,12 and may be capable of tracking areas with fluorescent material residue. 4,11,12 However, the scientific literature is scarce regarding the effectiveness of these devices for removing resin residues removal. 4,11,12 Two major categories of technology have been developed to assist dentists in recognizing the adhesive residues: light-emitting devices that excite fluorescence and adhesive/resin materials with fluorescent content.…”

“…4,11,12 However, the scientific literature is scarce regarding the effectiveness of these devices for removing resin residues removal. 4,11,12 Two major categories of technology have been developed to assist dentists in recognizing the adhesive residues: light-emitting devices that excite fluorescence and adhesive/resin materials with fluorescent content. 4,11,12 These devices may be capable of tracking areas presenting fluorescent material residues.…”

“…4,11,12 Two major categories of technology have been developed to assist dentists in recognizing the adhesive residues: light-emitting devices that excite fluorescence and adhesive/resin materials with fluorescent content. 4,11,12 These devices may be capable of tracking areas presenting fluorescent material residues. 4,11,12 This clinical report describes the clinical removal of a fluorescent residual adhesive resin layer after bracket debonding in one patient using two different fluorescent light sources in conjunction with a high-speed rotary instrument.…”