Effects of different surface preparations on shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets to porcelain

Heravi, F.; Moazzami, S.M.; Dehghani, M.

Journal of the California Dental Association 38(11): 794-799

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256
PMID: 21192611
Document Number: 645987
The aim of this study was to assess bonding of orthodontic metal brackets to porcelain surfaces using various surface treatment methods. Etching the porcelain with 9.6 percent HF followed by a bonding agent or silane application provided high and acceptable shear bond strengths.

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