Adhesive PreCoated (APC) flash-free brackets have been recently introduced, with no need of flash removal step. Evaluation of APC and conventional brackets and their effects on enamel demineralization and periodontal health.
Comparative assessment of Adhesive PreCoated (APC) flash-free and conventional brackets, and their effects on enamel demineralization and periodontal health.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
FUI
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan
comparative assessment of Adhesive PreCoated (APC) flash-free and conventional brackets and their effects on enamel demineralization and periodontal health
To evaluate the difference of APC and conventional brackets, and their effects on enamel demineralization and periodontal health using diagnodont pen using numerical value on a 0 to 99 scale. 0 - 12: Healthy tooth structure; no or minimal fluorescence.13 - 24: Enamel caries, 25 - 99: Dentin caries
Time frame: 6 months
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