Complications of interproximal enamel reduction are hypersensitivity , irreversible damage of dental pulp , increased formation of plaque , the risk of caries in the stripped enamel areas and periodontal diseases .
CONCLUSION Interproximal enamel reduction is an important part of orthodontic treatment for gaining space in the dental arch , and for the correction of the Bolton index discrepancy
OBJECTIVE Interproximal enamel reduction is a part of orthodontic treatment for gaining a modest amount of space in the treatment of crowding .
Today interproximal enamel reduction has become a viable alternative to the extraction of permanent teeth , and helps to adjust the Bolton Index discrepancy .
The aim of the study is to evaluate various interproximal enamel reduction techniques , its indications , contraindications and complications presented in recent scientific studies .
Enamel surfaces following interproximal reduction with different methods.
OBJECTIVE To assess the surface roughness result ing after application of currently available interproximal polishing . MATERIAL S AND METHODS The analysis was carried out by means of digital subtraction radiography , profilometry , and scanning electron microscopy . The roughness of natural untreated enamel served as the reference . Five enamel reduction methods were tested ( Profin , New Metal Strips , O-Drive D30 , Air Rotor , and the Ortho-Strips ) and were applied in accordance with their manufacturers ' recommendations . Fifty-five teeth were treated by r and omly chosen methods , all of which were applied by one person . One proximal surface was only ground and left unpolished while the other received the finishing and polish recommended by the manufacturer . RESULTS Loss of tooth substance , as measured by subtraction radiography , was significantly lower ( P < .05 ) for the group treated with Ortho-Strips .  Profilometric analysis of enamel roughness showed that the use of Ortho-Strips , O-Drive D30 , and New Metal Strips in the grinding mode produced equally rough surfaces ( P > .05 ) . The Air Rotor and Profin system in the grinding mode produced the significantly ( P < .05 ) roughest surfaces . A significant ( P < .05 ) reduction of the mean roughness values was registered in all groups when treatment was followed by polishing . The Profin system and Ortho-Strips achieved the significantly smoothest surfaces ( P < .05 ) with polishing . CONCLUSIONS In general , interproximal enamel reduction should be followed by thorough polishing . Furthermore , oscillating systems seem to be advantageous
Complications of interproximal enamel reduction are hypersensitivity , irreversible damage of dental pulp , increased formation of plaque , the risk of caries in the stripped enamel areas and periodontal diseases .
CONCLUSION Interproximal enamel reduction is an important part of orthodontic treatment for gaining space in the dental arch , and for the correction of the Bolton index discrepancy
OBJECTIVE Interproximal enamel reduction is a part of orthodontic treatment for gaining a modest amount of space in the treatment of crowding .
Today interproximal enamel reduction has become a viable alternative to the extraction of permanent teeth , and helps to adjust the Bolton Index discrepancy .
The aim of the study is to evaluate various interproximal enamel reduction techniques , its indications , contraindications and complications presented in recent scientific studies .