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Effect of Different Liquids and Thermal Aging Procedures on the Shear Bond Strength of APC II, APC Flash-Free, and Conventional Ceramic Brackets: An Study.
Turk J Orthod
September 2024
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare how cherry juice, coffee, coke, gastric acid, and a thermo-aging procedure (TAP) affect the shear bond strength (SBS) of different ceramic brackets used in orthodontics.
- A total of 180 human premolar teeth were tested, segregated into groups based on bracket type and exposure to liquids or TAP, with assessments made using a universal test device and a light microscope.
- Results indicated that while SBS decreased with exposure to these liquids and TAP, all tested ceramic brackets still maintained clinically acceptable strength levels, even after the most harmful exposures like gastric acid and coke.