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Colour stability of aesthetic brackets: ceramic and plastic.
Aust Orthod J
May 2013
Department of Orthodontics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) Dental School, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Background: The colour stability of aesthetic brackets may differ according to their composition, morphology and surface property, which may consequently influence their aesthetic performance.
Aims: To assess the colour stability of aesthetic brackets (ceramic and plastic) after simulating aging and staining.
Methods: Twelve commercially manufactured ceramic brackets and four different plastic brackets were assessed.