A Comparison of Shear Bond Strengths of Metal and Ceramic Brackets using Conventional Acid Etching Technique and Er:YAG Laser Etching
Background and aims. The aim of this study was to compare shear bond strength (SBS) of metal and ceramic brackets bonded to enamel using acid versus Er:YAG laser etching. Materials and methods. Eighty premolars were divided into 4 groups: AM (acid etching/ metal brackets), AC (acid etching/ ceram...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
2014-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects |
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| Online Access: | http://dentistry.tbzmed.ac.ir/joddd/index.php/joddd/article/view/545/322 |