Does a black light lens aid in composite removal?
Kelly R TeerAnnabel C KislingDaranee TantbirojnWilliam R CallahanJeffery S NordinBard J LeveyAntheunis VersluisPublished in: Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] (2023)
Replacement of defective composite restorations is a regular practice in restorative dentistry. When existing composite restorations are removed, loss of tooth structure is unavoidable. A black light lens might improve the ability of operators with less experience to conserve tooth structure even though it did not provide benefits for the experienced operators.