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Table 1 Distribution of ARI scores for different debonding methods

From: Effects of various debonding and adhesive clearance methods on enamel surface: an in vitro study

Group

Sample Size

ARI

Chi-square value

P-value

1

2

3

4

5

Enamel chisel

18

0

0

4

3

11

2.190

0.534

Debonding pliers

18

0

2

3

3

10

  1. ARI score: 1 = no adhesive remaining; 2 = less than 10% of adhesive remaining; 3 = 10 to 90% of adhesive remaining; 4 = over 90% of adhesive remaining; and 5 = all adhesive remaining on the tooth
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BMC Oral Health

ISSN: 1472-6831

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