Evaluation of bond strength and load deflection rate of multi-stranded fixed retainer wires: An In-Vitro Study

Background: Fixed orthodontic retainers must be well retained on the tooth surfaces, allow physiologic movement of teeth and exert minimal forces on the teeth to be retained. Previous studies analyzed the bond strength and amount of deflection caused due to the debonding force but not the magnitude...

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Main Authors: Renu Sarah Samson, Eby Varghese, Eswara Uma, Pramod Redder Chandrappa
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2018;volume=9;issue=1;spage=10;epage=14;aulast=Samson
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Eby Varghese
Eswara Uma
Pramod Redder Chandrappa
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description Background: Fixed orthodontic retainers must be well retained on the tooth surfaces, allow physiologic movement of teeth and exert minimal forces on the teeth to be retained. Previous studies analyzed the bond strength and amount of deflection caused due to the debonding force but not the magnitude of force needed for unit deformation. Aims: This study aims to evaluate and compare the bond strength and load deflection rate (LDR) of three different fixed retainer wires. Materials and Methods: The wires were divided into three Groups: A – three-stranded twisted ligature wire, B – Bond-A-Braid (Reliance Orthodontics), and C – three-stranded twisted lingual retainer wire (3M Unitek). Twenty models were prepared for each group with a passive 15 mm long lingual retainer wire bonded to two lower incisors. An occlusogingival force was applied to the wire until it debonded. For LDR, three-point bending test was done at 0.5 mm deflection. These forces were measured using a Universal Instron Testing Machine. Statistical Analysis: Mean bond strength/LDR and pairwise comparisons were analyzed with one-way ANOVA and Tukey's honest significant difference post hoc test, respectively. Results: Group C exhibited the highest mean bond strength and LDR of 101.17N and 1.84N, respectively. The intergroup comparisons were all statistically significant. Conclusion: Compared to the other two wire types, Group C might be better retained on the teeth due to its higher bond strength. With its relatively higher LDR value, it may resist deformation from occlusal forces, thereby reducing inadvertent tooth movement and yet remain flexible enough to allow physiologic tooth movements.
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spelling doaj.art-74d6dbe6cafe49e186157d10a95292f72022-12-21T17:57:22ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsContemporary Clinical Dentistry0976-237X0976-23612018-01-0191101410.4103/ccd.ccd_632_17Evaluation of bond strength and load deflection rate of multi-stranded fixed retainer wires: An In-Vitro StudyRenu Sarah SamsonEby VargheseEswara UmaPramod Redder ChandrappaBackground: Fixed orthodontic retainers must be well retained on the tooth surfaces, allow physiologic movement of teeth and exert minimal forces on the teeth to be retained. Previous studies analyzed the bond strength and amount of deflection caused due to the debonding force but not the magnitude of force needed for unit deformation. Aims: This study aims to evaluate and compare the bond strength and load deflection rate (LDR) of three different fixed retainer wires. Materials and Methods: The wires were divided into three Groups: A – three-stranded twisted ligature wire, B – Bond-A-Braid (Reliance Orthodontics), and C – three-stranded twisted lingual retainer wire (3M Unitek). Twenty models were prepared for each group with a passive 15 mm long lingual retainer wire bonded to two lower incisors. An occlusogingival force was applied to the wire until it debonded. For LDR, three-point bending test was done at 0.5 mm deflection. These forces were measured using a Universal Instron Testing Machine. Statistical Analysis: Mean bond strength/LDR and pairwise comparisons were analyzed with one-way ANOVA and Tukey's honest significant difference post hoc test, respectively. Results: Group C exhibited the highest mean bond strength and LDR of 101.17N and 1.84N, respectively. The intergroup comparisons were all statistically significant. Conclusion: Compared to the other two wire types, Group C might be better retained on the teeth due to its higher bond strength. With its relatively higher LDR value, it may resist deformation from occlusal forces, thereby reducing inadvertent tooth movement and yet remain flexible enough to allow physiologic tooth movements.http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2018;volume=9;issue=1;spage=10;epage=14;aulast=SamsonBond strengthfixed retainerload deflection rate
spellingShingle Renu Sarah Samson
Eby Varghese
Eswara Uma
Pramod Redder Chandrappa
Evaluation of bond strength and load deflection rate of multi-stranded fixed retainer wires: An In-Vitro Study
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
Bond strength
fixed retainer
load deflection rate
title Evaluation of bond strength and load deflection rate of multi-stranded fixed retainer wires: An In-Vitro Study
title_full Evaluation of bond strength and load deflection rate of multi-stranded fixed retainer wires: An In-Vitro Study
title_fullStr Evaluation of bond strength and load deflection rate of multi-stranded fixed retainer wires: An In-Vitro Study
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of bond strength and load deflection rate of multi-stranded fixed retainer wires: An In-Vitro Study
title_short Evaluation of bond strength and load deflection rate of multi-stranded fixed retainer wires: An In-Vitro Study
title_sort evaluation of bond strength and load deflection rate of multi stranded fixed retainer wires an in vitro study
topic Bond strength
fixed retainer
load deflection rate
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