RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT

Aybüke Uslu Tekce; Fatma Dilsad Oz; Filiz Yalçın Çakır

RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT

Abstract

Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in cavity dimension changes associated with the removal of tooth-colored restorations using high-speed handpieces with or without fiber-optic light. Materials and Methods: Five recently graduated dentists (6 months-1 year of professional experience) were assigned to remove 40 Class I composite restorations. Half of the restorations were removed using a high-speed handpiece with fiber-optic light, and the other half with a handpiece without light. Cavity dimensions changes were measured using a periodontal probe and a digital micrometer at nine defined regions of the tooth preparation. Measurements were recorded at two stages: before restoration removal and after removal (with/without fiber-optic light). Analyses were conducted to assess changes in cavity dimensions and the unnecessary removal of sound tissue. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U test to compare non-normally distributed data between the two groups, with a significance level set at p < 0.05. Results: Restorations removed with high-speed handpieces with fiber-optic light resulted in significantly less unnecessary cavity dimension changes compared to those removed without light (p<0.05). The use of high-speed handpiece with fiberoptic light demonstrated a statistically significant advantage in preserving the cavity integrity (p<0.05). Conclusion: The use of high-speed handpieces with fiberoptic light significantly reduced unnecessary cavity dimension changes compared to those without light, demonstrating their potential to enhance precision and support minimally invasive dentistry.

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This research received no financial support.

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was not required, as the research did not involve clinical studies or patient data.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Restorative Dentistry

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Aybüke Uslu Tekce ^*
Türkiye

Fatma Dilsad Oz
Türkiye

Filiz Yalçın Çakır
Türkiye

Publication Date

April 24, 2025

Submission Date

December 13, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 49 Number: 1

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https://izlik.org/JA53YA73DT

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Uslu Tekce, A., Oz, F. D., & Yalçın Çakır, F. (2025). RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT. Clinical Dentistry and Research, 49(1), 26-33. https://izlik.org/JA53YA73DT

AMA

1.Uslu Tekce A, Oz FD, Yalçın Çakır F. RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT. Clin Dent Res. 2025;49(1):26-33. https://izlik.org/JA53YA73DT

Chicago

Uslu Tekce, Aybüke, Fatma Dilsad Oz, and Filiz Yalçın Çakır. 2025. “RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT”. Clinical Dentistry and Research 49 (1): 26-33. https://izlik.org/JA53YA73DT.

EndNote

Uslu Tekce A, Oz FD, Yalçın Çakır F (April 1, 2025) RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT. Clinical Dentistry and Research 49 1 26–33.

IEEE

[1]A. Uslu Tekce, F. D. Oz, and F. Yalçın Çakır, “RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT”, Clin Dent Res, vol. 49, no. 1, pp. 26–33, Apr. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA53YA73DT

ISNAD

Uslu Tekce, Aybüke - Oz, Fatma Dilsad - Yalçın Çakır, Filiz. “RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT”. Clinical Dentistry and Research 49/1 (April 1, 2025): 26-33. https://izlik.org/JA53YA73DT.

JAMA

1.Uslu Tekce A, Oz FD, Yalçın Çakır F. RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT. Clin Dent Res. 2025;49:26–33.

MLA

Uslu Tekce, Aybüke, et al. “RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT”. Clinical Dentistry and Research, vol. 49, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 26-33, https://izlik.org/JA53YA73DT.

Vancouver

1.Aybüke Uslu Tekce, Fatma Dilsad Oz, Filiz Yalçın Çakır. RESTORATION REMOVAL USING HIGH-SPEED HANDPIECES WITH OR WITHOUT THE FIBER-OPTIC LIGHT. Clin Dent Res [Internet]. 2025 Apr. 1;49(1):26-33. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA53YA73DT