BACKGROUND The basic premise of preadjusted bracket system is accurate bracket positioning. It is widely recognized that accurate bracket placement is of critical importance in the efficient application of biomechanics and in realizing the full potential of a preadjusted edgewise appliance. AIM The purpose of this study was to design a calibrating system to accurately detect a point on a plan...

AIMS To assess the effects of two-phase treatment with the Herbst and the preadjusted edgewise appliances on upper airway dimensions and to investigate the correlation between changes in the upper airway dimensions and skeletal morphologies. METHODS A total of 27 Chinese male adolescents aged 12.8 ± 1.3 years were selected. Lateral cephalograms were collected to assess the skeletal morphology...

The preadjusted orthodontic appliance has improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the orthodontist in achieving good final results for patients in general. However, the orthodontist is limited in achieving excellent final results because of individual patient variation from the prescription of the preadjusted appliance as well as the orthodontist's ability to precisely place the appliance....

introduction a large number of orthodontists prefer to rebond the failed bonded brackets or use recycled brackets in some instances. the aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength of rebonding with using recycled brackets on enamel surface. methods bonding of brackets on the surface of extracted first bicuspids was tested in five different groups to compare their shear bond streng...

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Ceramic brackets have gained widespread acceptance in orthodontic treatment due to their superior aesthetic appeal. The immediate popularity of these brackets, after their initial marketing, was tempered by their potential to damage the enamel during debonding. This paper describes the design and development of a ceramic bracket that addresses the failings of most ceramic brackets on the market...

background. failure of orthodontic bracket bonds is a common occurrence during orthodontic treatment. different tech-niques have been suggested in the literature to remove resin residues from the bracket bases and enamel surfaces to prepare the surfaces again after debonding. this study attempted to compare multiple rebond shear strengths (sbs) of debonded brackets following preparation with sa...

conclusions the bleaching procedures using 20% carbamide peroxide and 45% carbamide peroxide and diode laser significantly decreased shear bond strength of brackets to the teeth. 45% carbamide peroxide had a more significant effect on bond strength compared to 20% carbamide peroxide. the difference in bond strength was not significant between laser group and either carbamide peroxide groups. re...

Orthodontic brackets contribute to the accumulation of bacterial plaque on tooth surfaces because they hinder oral hygiene. In contrast to conventional brackets, self-ligating brackets do not require additional parts to support the arches, thus improving dental hygiene. The aim of this study was to compare the gingival response in orthodontic patients wearing self-ligating or conventional brack...

The aim of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, frictional forces produced by ceramic brackets and arch wires of different alloys. Frictional tests were performed on three ceramic brackets: monocrystalline (Inspire ICE), polycrystalline (InVu), polycrystalline with metal slot (Clarity), and one stainless steel bracket (Dyna-Lock). Thirty brackets of each were tested, all with .022' slots, in c...