ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025
Bond Strength of Orthodontic Adhesives: Conventional vs. Light-Cured Adhesives.
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- Influence of Mastication on Orthodontic Wire Sliding in Nickel-Titanium Brackets with Superelastic Wings.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to compare the bond strength of orthodontic adhesives that are conventional and light-cured among 800 patients on orthodontic treatment. The research attempts to give insightful clinical information regarding the type of adhesive that produces greater bond strength and endurance. Materials and Methods: A total of 800 patients, between the ages of 12 and 40 years, needing fixed orthodontic treatment, were selected for the study. The participants were divided into two groups, each consisting of 400 participants. The participants in Group A were bonded using a chemically cured composite adhesive and those in Group B were bonded with a light-cured resin-based composite adhesive. Bonding protocols were made uniform, and shear bond strength was tested with a universal testing machine. Failure force was measured at its peak in megapascals (MPa). Results: The chemically cured adhesive group presented a mean shear bond strength of 10.5 MPa (±2.4), whereas the light-cured adhesive group presented a higher mean bond strength of 13.8 MPa (±2.0). Statistical analysis (independent Conclusion: Light-cured adhesive was more bond-strength than conventional adhesives. The results indicate that light-cured adhesives could provide more durability and reliability for orthodontic treatment, and have potential implications for adhesive choice in clinical practice.
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