Biomater Investig Dent
Priming and bonding metal, ceramic and polycarbonate brackets.
Kilponen L, Varrela J, Vallittu PK
Objective: To investigate if primers can be used to modify bonding characteristics of orthodontic brackets. Materials and methods: Stainless steel, zi ...
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Biomater Investig Dent
Light-curing of orthodontic bracket adhesive by transillumination through dentine and enamel.
Mäkinen E, Lassila L, Varrela J, Vallittu P
Bonding properties of light-curing adhesive cured by transillumination through the tooth were compared to those achieved by the conventional technique ...
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J Oral Sci
Effects of composition on the hardness of orthodontic adhesives.
Namura Y, Takamizawa T, Uchida Y, Inaba M, Noma D, Takemoto T, Miyazaki M, Motoyoshi M
Although there have been improvements in bracket systems precoated with adhesive, removal of adhesive remnants continues to be problematic. This study ...
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Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2020 Jan 26
Shear bond strength, adhesive remnant index, and anti-biofilm effects of photoexcited a modified orthodontic adhesive containing curcumin doped poly lactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles; An ex-vivo biofilm model of S. mutans on the enamel slab bonded brackets.
Ahmadi H, Haddadi-Asl V, Ghafari HA, Ghorbanzadeh R, Mazlum Y, Bahador A
Potential complications during ?xed orthodontic procedures are white spot lesions (WSLs) and tooth decay. This study evaluated the anti-biofilm activi ...
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Dental Press J Orthod
Efficacy of fluoride associated with nano-hydroxyapatite in reducing enamel demineralization adjacent to orthodontic brackets: in situ study.
Demito CF, Costa JVD, Fracasso MLC, Ramos AL
To assess in situ the effect of fluoride associated with nano-hydroxyapatite for the prevention of demineralization of the enamel adjacent to orthodon ...
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