Orthodontic Bracket Removal and Enamel Roughness: Comparing the Effects of Sapphire and Metallic Brackets in an In Vitro Study

<b>Background:</b> Enamel surface roughness after bracket debonding is an important issue due to its impact on plaque accumulation and the potential development of carious lesions. This in vitro study aimed to assess enamel roughness after the removal of metallic and sapphire brackets an...

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Published in:	Bioengineering
Main Authors:	Cosmin Bogdan Licsăndroiu, Mihaela Jana Țuculină, Adelina Smaranda Bugălă, Petre Costin Mărășescu, Felicia Ileana Mărășescu, Andreea Gabriela Nicola, Cristian Niky Cumpătă, Cosmin Mihai Mirițoiu, Ovidiu Ioan Gheorghe, Maria Cristina Bezna, Elena Verona Licsăndroiu, Ionela Teodora Dascălu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:	enamel roughness orthodontic debonding metallic brackets sapphire brackets remineralization surface analysis
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/12/10/1041