Evaluating the efficiency of Er,Cr:YSGG laser in removing adhesive remnants from tooth structure after orthodontic brackets debonding

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser compared to tungsten carbide bur in removing adhesive remnants from the enamel surface after orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: Stainless steel orthodontic brackets were bonded to freshly extracted 30 human premolars.Teeth were divided into three groups; group I used the tungsten carbide bur 6 fluted with a high-speed