Harshal Ashok Patil1, Shrikant Shrinivas Chitko2, Veerendra Virupaxappa Kerudi3, Amit Ratanlal Maheshwari3, Neeraj Suresh Patil3, Pawankumar Dnyandeo Tekale4, Ketan Ashorao Gore5, Amit Ashok Zope6. 1. Postgraduate Student, Department of Orthodontics, ACPM Dental College , Dhule, Maharashtra, India . 2. Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics, ACPM Dental College , Dhule, Maharashtra, India . 3. Professor, Department of Orthodontics, ACPM Dental College , Dhule, Maharashtra, India . 4. Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Dr. Rajesh Ramdasji Kambe Dental College and Hospital , Akola, Maharashtra, India . 5. Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, Late Shri Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Medical and Rural Development Foundations's Dental College and Hospital , Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India . 6. Senior Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics, ACPM Dental College , Dhule, Maharashtra, India .
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Reflectivity of an object is a good parameter for surface finish. As the patient evaluates finishing as a function of gloss/reflectivity/shine an attempt is made here to evaluate changes in surface finish with custom made reflectometer. AIM: The aim of the present study was to study the effect of various procedures during orthodontic treatment on the shine of enamel, using a custom made reflectometer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty one extracted premolars were collected and each tooth was mounted on acrylic block. Reflectivity of the teeth was measured as compared to standard before any procedure. One tooth was kept as standard throughout the study. Sixty teeth were acid etched. Reflectivity was measured on custom made reflectometer and readings recorded. Same procedure was repeated after debonding. Then 60 samples were divided into three groups: Group 1 - Tungsten Carbide, Group 2 - Astropol, Group 3- Sof-Lex disc depending upon the finishing method after debonding and reflectivity was measured. RESULTS: The mean percentage of reflectivity after acid etching was 31.4%, debonding 45.5%, Tungsten carbide bur finishing (Group 1) was 58.3%, Astropol (Group 2) 72.8%, and Sof-Lex disc (Group 3) 84.4% as that to the standard. There was statistically very highly significant (p<0.001) difference in reflectivity restored by the three finishing materials in the study. Thus, the light reflection was better in Group 3> Group 2> Group 1. CONCLUSION: The primary goal was to restore the enamel to its original state after orthodontic treatment. The methods tested in this study could not restore the original enamel reflectivity.
INTRODUCTION: Reflectivity of an object is a good parameter for surface finish. As the patient evaluates finishing as a function of gloss/reflectivity/shine an attempt is made here to evaluate changes in surface finish with custom made reflectometer. AIM: The aim of the present study was to study the effect of various procedures during orthodontic treatment on the shine of enamel, using a custom made reflectometer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty one extracted premolars were collected and each tooth was mounted on acrylic block. Reflectivity of the teeth was measured as compared to standard before any procedure. One tooth was kept as standard throughout the study. Sixty teeth were acid etched. Reflectivity was measured on custom made reflectometer and readings recorded. Same procedure was repeated after debonding. Then 60 samples were divided into three groups: Group 1 - Tungsten Carbide, Group 2 - Astropol, Group 3- Sof-Lex disc depending upon the finishing method after debonding and reflectivity was measured. RESULTS: The mean percentage of reflectivity after acid etching was 31.4%, debonding 45.5%, Tungsten carbide bur finishing (Group 1) was 58.3%, Astropol (Group 2) 72.8%, and Sof-Lex disc (Group 3) 84.4% as that to the standard. There was statistically very highly significant (p<0.001) difference in reflectivity restored by the three finishing materials in the study. Thus, the light reflection was better in Group 3> Group 2> Group 1. CONCLUSION: The primary goal was to restore the enamel to its original state after orthodontic treatment. The methods tested in this study could not restore the original enamel reflectivity.
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Keywords:
Custom made reflectometer; Gloss; Reflection
Authors: Valerie A David; Robert N Staley; Harold F Bigelow; Jane R Jakobsen Journal: Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop Date: 2002-03 Impact factor: 2.650