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Dekkers L
Dekkers L
England
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Research Article
Bonding Metal Brackets On Tooth Surfaces
Author(s): KH Breuning, Dekkers L, Beeftink M, Schols J and Wolke JKH Breuning, Dekkers L, Beeftink M, Schols J and Wolke J
Objectives: To test the effect of different surface preparation methods on accurate bonding of orthodontic brackets on enamel, composite, and ceramic surfaces. In addition, we evaluated differences in bonding force and the adhesive remaining between precoated and non-precoated brackets after bonding on these surfaces. Methods: Samples of enamel, composite, and ceramic surfaces were prepared for bonding orthodontic brackets using roughening with a bur, a sandblaster, phosphoric acid solution, etching with hydrofluoric acid solution, and a porcelain activator depending on the surface tested. After surface preparation, the roughness of the surface was evaluated. Then, a primer was applied and precoated and non-precoated brackets were bonded to the surface. The bond strength was tested and the amount of remaining a.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000231