Orthodontic bonding and debonding induces structural changes but does not alter the mechanical properties of enamel

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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Main Authors: Alexis Ioannidis, Spyridon N. Papageorgiou, Iosif Sifakakis, Spiros Zinelis, George Eliades, Theodore Eliades
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-05-01
Series:Progress in Orthodontics
Subjects:
Dental enamel
Acid etching
Dental bonding
Composite resin
Orthodontics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-018-0211-7

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