Effect of organic solvents and ultrasound on the removal of orthodontic brackets

ConclusionThe organic solvents were not effective in reducing shear bond strength. The etch‐and‐rinse adhesive system showed a higher and more favorable ARI score than the self‐etching primer. The behavior of the organic solvents on ARI showed to be better when associated with the self‐etching primer. The ultrasound was effective in reducing the shear bond strength of the self‐etching adhesive system but not in affecting the ARI of the adhesive systems.
Source: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research