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. 2021 Jun 25;26(3):e2119177. doi: 10.1590/2177-6709.26.3.e2119177.oar

Table 3: Frequency distribution of the adhesive remnant index (ARI scores).

Bracket types ARI scores Total
1 2 3 4 5
Metal 1 0 12 4 13 30
Ceramic 0 0 0 0 30 30

Adhesive remnant index (ARI scores): 1 = all of the adhesive left on the enamel surface, 2 = more than 90% of the adhesive left on the enamel surface, 3 = more than 10% but less than 90% of the adhesive left on the enamel surface, 4 = less than 10% of adhesive left on the enamel surface, 5 = no adhesive left on the enamel surface.