Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin Spring 2018 - 58

Pearls of the Pacific

Flash Removal Using Black Light
Removing adhesive and flash around composite
attachments can be frustrating, and knowing
precisely how far the flash extends can be challenging. Shining an over-the-counter black light
over certain adhesives and composites, however,

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Dr. Tarek Abousheta
Irvine, CA

can simplify flash identification and aid in
its removal. This technique can be used to help
clean up flash that may not be visible under
natural light.

Upper right canine is highlighted after
attachments have been placed. Black light reveals
excess flash, especially around the mesial
attachment.

Upper right canine shown after flash has been
adequately removed

The black light can also be used after a debond
procedure in order to verify that all residual
adhesive and composite has been removed. It is
also more efficient to remove adhesive under a
black light because you know precisely when to
stop. Note that not all adhesives and composites
will light up when illuminated with a black light.
The composite used in the photos above is Tetric

EvoCeram, and the adhesive is OpalSeal. (I do not
have any financial interest in either of these
products.) Please verify that the composites and
adhesives that you use are able to produce this
effect.
Feel free to contact me at drabousheta@irvine
orthodontics.com with questions. 

PCSO Bulletin  Spring 2018



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