Orthodontic bonding and debonding induces structural changes but does not alter the mechanical properties of enamel
Abstract Background The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of the bonding procedure on the mechanical properties of human enamel. Methods A total of 20 extracted human premolars were included in this study, with the half of each tooth acting as its own internal control. Embedded and h...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-05-01
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Series: | Progress in Orthodontics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-018-0211-7 |