Publications by authors named "Robert D Knutsen"
Unlabelled: Globally in the field of Dental Technology, soldering continues to be the prevailing joining technique for removable orthodontic appliances. The strength of the soldered joint, however, is a growing concern to dental technicians since the commonly employed silver solder undergoes accelerated corrosion and ultimately influences the success of orthodontic appliances intraorally.
Objective: The goal of this in vitro study was to determine the effects of exposure to artificial saliva on the mechanical strength of orthodontic silver-soldered stainless steel joints.