ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Effects of Thermocycling with Two Different Curing Techniques on Enamel Micro-Cracks Formation, Debonding, and Failure Modes of Ceramic Brackets: An In Vitro Study.
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- Effect of Fluorescent Adhesives on Visibility and Tooth Enamel Surface Properties After Debonding: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Pooled it
- The Evaluation of Degree of Monomer Conversion, Biaxial Flexural Strength, and Surface Mineral Precipitation of Orthodontic Adhesive Containing Sr-Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles, Calcium Phosphate, and Andrographolide.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Despite the rise in popularity of ceramic braces for adults, the risk of enamel microcracks (EMCs) upon removal remains a significant drawback for both dental professionals and patients. Our study aimed to assess the effects of thermocycling, pre-curing, and co-curing techniques with different bonding agents on the enamel surface of teeth after the removal of ceramic brackets. We also examined the incidence, quantity, length, and direction of EMCs on tooth surfaces. Additionally, the adhesive remnant index (ARI) scores and orthodontic bracket bond failure modes were evaluated and compared. The study divided 40 extracted upper canine teeth into ten groups for further analysis. Two groups had intact enamel as the negative control, while the remaining groups had orthodontic ceramic brackets bonded using different bonding agents and curing techniques. Thermocycling was performed in five groups, and ARI was assessed after debonding. The study findings were statistically significant (
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