BACKGROUND The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of a fluoride-releasing composite resin bonding material on reducing enamel demineralization underneath and around orthodontic brackets and compare that with a conventional adhesive system. MATERIALS AND METHODS Buccal surfaces of 10 intact extracted premolar teeth were divided into two parts with nail varnish and stainless st...

Aim: To estimate and compare the frictional forces engendered by three types of aestheticselfligating brackets with two straight wire alloys. Materials: The study comprised of a total of 90 brackets, of which 30 passive (Damon clear 2),30 active(GAC In-Ovation C) and 30 interactive (Empower clear) orthodontic brackets with a slot size of .022X.028 MBT prescription in combination with stainless ...

statement of the problem: various methods such as light emitting diode (led) have been used to enhance the polymerization of resin-based orthodontic adhesives. there is a lack of information on the advantages and disadvantages of different light curing systems. purpose: the aim of this study was to compare the effect of led and halogen light curing systems on the shear bond strength of orthodon...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to evaluate the frictional resistance between active and passive self-ligating brackets and 0.019 × 0.025-in stainless steel archwire during sliding mechanics by using an orthodontic sliding simulation device. METHODS Maxillary right first premolar active self-ligating brackets In-Ovation R, In-Ovation C (both, GAC International, Bohemia, NY), and SPEED ...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of two different light sources under different thermal cycle frequencies. METHODS Ninety human premolar teeth were divided into six groups, in which three groups consisted of halogen groups - Group I was cured with halogen without thermocycle, Group II cured with halogen with 500 thermocycles, and Group III cured wi...

Five cases are presented to exemplify technical difficulties and complications which may be encountered when performing distraction osteogenesis in the facial skeleton. The procedure should be performed under close supervision by the surgical and orthodontic colleagues. Errors in the choice of vector may be managed by earlier removal of the distractor and subsequent traction on the previously o...

OBJECTIVES Satisfactory bonding of orthodontic attachments to amalgam is a challenge for orthodontists. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the shear bond strength of stainless steel orthodontic brackets to silver amalgam treated with sandblasting and Er,Cr:YSGG laser. STUDY DESIGN Fifty-four amalgam discs were prepared, polished and divided into three groups: In group 1 (the contro...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of bracket-ligature combination on the amount of orthodontic space closure over three months. DESIGN Randomized clinical trial with three parallel groups. SETTING A hospital orthodontic department (Chesterfield Royal Hospital, UK). PARTICIPANTS Forty-five patients requiring upper first premolar extractions. METHODS Informed consent was obtained and pa...

Objective: To evaluate the esthetic perception of different appliances by Brazilian lay adults and its influence in the attributed value of orthodontic treatment, considering evaluators’ socioeconomic status, age and gender. Methods: Eight different combinations of orthodontic appliances and clear tray aligners were placed in a consenting adult with pleasing smile. Standardized frontal photogra...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the use of image analysis for diagnosis and quantification of artificial white spot lesions on digital photographs before and after removal of orthodontic brackets. MATERIALS AND METHODS Enamel demineralization was artificially induced on the labial surface of 20 teeth bonded with orthodontic brackets. Standardized digital photographs were taken at angles of 90 degree...