Dolphin IPR Gauge
Interproximal reduction (IPR) of enamel involves the removal of outer enamel (0.3–0.5 mm) on the interproximal surfaces of teeth. IPR is one of the techniques that may be used during orthodontic treatment to provide extra intra-arch space in patients with mild to moderate crowding and when extraction therapy is undesirable.
Other advantages of IPR include decreased treatment time and prevention of interdental gingival retraction.
It is also a means to acquire additional space to create ideal tooth alignment.
Interproximal enamel stripping is an effective orthodontic treatment approach to regain space, improve tooth and gum aesthetics, and maintain post-treatment stability. Nevertheless, orthodontists should choose appropriate indications by balancing their benefits and risks.
IPR possesses unique advantages in facilitating better treatment outcomes more conservatively and physiologically without harming dental or periodontal tissue.