Effect of the gel form of eucalyptol on the shear bonding forces of orthodontic brackets

Background/purpose: In this study, we investigated the effects of a gel form of eucalyptol oil used for debonding orthodontic brackets. It was hypothesized that the use of this gel would lower the shear bonding forces between the bracket and the surfaces of human teeth. Materials and methods: Two ty...

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Main Authors: Chien-Chih Yu, Jian-Hong Yu, Chia-Sheng Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790213001396