Research Article

SEM-EDS-Based Elemental Identification on the Enamel Surface after the Completion of Orthodontic Treatment: In Vitro Studies

Table 1

The percentage of aluminium in the mass of orthodontic resin residues after completed enamel cleaning using silicone polishers with aluminium oxides. Wt%Al: percentage of aluminium by mass. SD: standard deviation.

Tooth numberWt%AlSD

10,40,1
20,30,1
30,50,1
40,40,2
50,40,2
60,10,1
70,30,1
80,40,1
90,50,2
100,40,1
110,30,1
120,20,1
130,40,1
140,50,2
150,3 0,1