Background/objectives When the indirect bonding technique was developed in 1972 by
Silverman and Cohen, many authors wondered whether this technique would improve …

Aims To investigate the in vitro performance of colour change orthodontic adhesive (CCOA)
or fluorescent orthodontic adhesive (FOA), conventional orthodontic adhesives (COA), and …

Introduction Re-mineralizing surface pretreatment is essential for both controlling and
preventing white spot lesion (WSL) throughout the time of fixed orthodontic treatment. It is …

The most used etchant in dental daily practice is the phosphoric acid (PA; 37%). However,
acid etchants can induce necrosis on the oral mucosa and cause the ulceration of …

This study used seven different adhesive removal systems to evaluate and compare enamel
surface integrity, heat generation, and time consumed during residual cement removal after …

Background Failure of orthodontic bracket bonds is a common occurrence during
orthodontic treatment. This study investigated the impact of Er: YAG laser-based removal of …

Adhesion between orthodontic brackets and conditioned enamel surfaces is essential for
treatment success with fixed appliances. During treatment, enamel demineralization lesions …

The association of the V-prep and a resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) has
shown to be a suitable alternative for the orthodontic bracket bonding procedure in vitro. The …

目的对比研究5 种不同牙面残留粘接剂去除方式对釉质及托槽抗剪切粘接强度(shear bond
strength, SBS) 的影响. 方法选取66 颗离体前磨牙, 随机分为6 组. A 组: 空白组 …

Billions of people suffer from dental problems and that number is constantly increasing.
Paradoxically, the deteriorating state our teeth is accompanied by the ever-increasing desire …