Comparative Evaluation of Tensile - Bond Strength of An Orthodontic Adhesive with and without Fluoride Application, After Acid Etching -An Invitro Study.

Background: Fixed appliances hinder the effective control of plaque accumulation and white spot lesions may develop under the ill fitting bands or adjacent to the stainless steel brackets during orthodontic treatment particularly the etching process.

Aims And Objectives: Comparative study of tensile bond strength of an orthodontic adhesive with and without fluoride application after acid etching to know the effect of fluoride on bond strength.

Materials And Methods: This study is carried out on 90 non carious human premolar teeth, and divided in 6 groups with each group of 15 specimens.