The use of clear aligners is gaining popularity among orthodontists as well as other dental professionals worldwide. Very frequently, interproximal reduction (IPR) of the enamel in the anterior teeth is required during orthodontic treatment with aligners. The available methods for anterior IPR have some basic inherent disadvantages that can potentially interfere with their daily use. A novel bur intended for use with a high-speed turbine is presented. It was developed specifically for the IPR of anterior teeth. This new design can overcome most of the shortcomings of traditional techniques. It performs IPR effectively, efficiently, safely and without causing patient discomfort.
AasenTOEspelandL (2005) An approach to maintain orthodontic alignment of lower incisors without the use of retainers. European Journal of Orthodontics27: 209–214.
2.
AbasseriTWeirTMeadeMJ (2024) Interproximal reduction in the refinement phase of Invisalign treatment: A quantitative analysis. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics165: 689–696.
3.
AlpakanÖOTürközÇVarlıkSK (2023) Long-term stability of mandibular incisor alignment in patients treated nonextraction with or without interproximal enamel reduction. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics163: 802–810.
4.
BallardML (1944) Asymmetry in tooth size: A factor in the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of malocclusion. Angle Orthodontist14: 67–71.
5.
De FeliceMENucciLFioriAFlores-MirCPerilloLGrassiaV (2020) Accuracy of interproximal enamel reduction during clear aligner treatment. Progress in Orthodontics21: 28.
6.
HudsonAL (1956) A study of the effects of mesio-distal reduction of mandibular anterior teeth. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics42: 615–624.
7.
JohnerAMPandisNDudicAKiliardisS (2013) Quantitative comparison of 3 enamel-stripping devices in vitro: How precisely can we strip teeth?American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics143: S168–S172.
8.
KalemajZLevriniL (2021) Quantitative evaluation of implemented interproximal enamel reduction during aligner therapy. The Angle Orthodontist91: 61–66.
9.
LivasCJongsmaACRenY (2013) Enamel reduction techniques in orthodontics: A literature review. The Open Dentistry Journal7: 146–151.
10.
MeadeMJWeirT (2022) A survey of orthodontic clear aligner practices among orthodontists. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics162: e302–e311.
11.
SarigRVardimonADSussanCBennyLSarneOHershkovitzI, et al. (2015) Pattern of maxillary and mandibular proximal enamel thickness at the contact area of the permanent dentition from first molar to first molar. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics147: 435–444.
12.
SheridanJJ (1985) Air-rotor stripping. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics19: 43–59.
13.
SheridanJJ (1987) Air-rotor stripping update. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics21: 781–788.
14.
SheridanJJ (1997) The physiologic rationale for air-rotor stripping. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics31: 609–612.
Strauss & Co. Industrial Diamonds (2023) J316 IPR diamond bur clinical demonstration by Strauss & Co. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja7mMe0WUI8 (accessed 22 July 2025).
17.
WeirTShailendranAFreerE (2022) Prevalence of interproximal tooth reduction prescribed as part of initial Invisalign® treatment in 10 orthodontic practices. Australian Orthodontic Journal38: 96–101.
18.
WeirTShailendranAKerrBFreerE (2021) Quantitative assessment of interproximal tooth reduction performed as part of Invisalign® treatment in 10 orthodontic practices. Australian Orthodontic Journal37: 176–186.
19.
ZachrissonBU (2004) Interdental papilla reconstruction in adult orthodontics. World Journal of Orthodontics5: 67–73.
20.
ZachrissonBUNyøygaardLMobarakK (2007) Dental health assessed more than 10 years after interproximal enamel reduction of mandibular anterior teeth. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics131: 162–169.
