Bond Strength of Metallic or Ceramic Orthodontic Brackets to Enamel, Acrylic, or Porcelain Surfaces

Bonding strategies within different brackets and dental materials are still a challenge concerning adhesion and dental surface damage. This study compared the shear and tensile bond strength of orthodontic ceramic and metallic brackets to enamel, acrylic, and ceramic surfaces after thermal cycling....

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Main Authors: Mónica Pinho, Maria C. Manso, Ricardo Faria Almeida, Conchita Martin, Óscar Carvalho, Bruno Henriques, Filipe Silva, Afonso Pinhão Ferreira, Júlio C. M. Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/22/5197