Which item is used to remove brackets from teeth?

• A. Bracket removers
• B. Bracket holders
• C. Brackets
• D. Bands

Answer: (A)

Removing brackets safely relies on using a tool specifically designed for debonding. Bracket removers are built to slide under the edge of a bonded bracket and apply a controlled levering force to detach the bracket from the tooth while leaving most of the adhesive on the tooth surface to be cleaned later. This minimizes enamel damage and makes cleanup easier after the bracket is off. Bracket holders are used to handle brackets during application, not removal; brackets themselves are the bonded appliances, and bands are separate molar anchors, not tools for taking brackets off.