A comparative evaluation of the retention of metallic brackets bonded with resin-modified glass ionomer cement under different enamel preparations: A pilot study

A comparative evaluation of the retention of metallic brackets bonded with resin-modified glass ionomer cement under different enamel preparations: A pilot study

Introduction: For orthodontists, the ideal bonding material should be less moisture-sensitive and should release fluoride, thereby reducing unfavorable iatrogenic decalcification. Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cements (RMGICs), due to their ability to bond in the presence of saliva and blood can be a...

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Main Authors: Padmaja Sharma, Ashima Valiathan, Ankit Arora, Sachin Agarwal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
Subjects:
Bond failure
resin-modified glass ionomer cement
sandblasting
Online Access:http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2013;volume=4;issue=2;spage=140;epage=146;aulast=Sharma

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