Female patient, 25.
COMPLAINT
Removal of fixed braces and need for elimination of cement residues.
INITIAL APPEARANCE
Patient completed orthodontic treatment with metal brackets still installed.
CLINICAL/X-RAY EXAM
Patient presented fixed metal braces, with healthy teeth and indication for removal of the braces.
TREATMENT
The brackets were removed, and then, with the aid of a UV light source (Cobra LED Ultravision, Gnatus), the cement adhering to the enamel was removed selectively.
