First Insights on Plasma Orthodontics - Application of Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma to enhance the bond strength of orthodontic brackets

Conclusions Despite promising potential, surface conditioning with CAP could not improve the adhesive properties of GIC. By contrast, a decrease in shear bond strength was noticed after CAP treatment. Further investigations have to show whether it is possible to increase the retention values ​​of other orthodontic adhesives by CAP application and thus take advantage of positive characteristics and reduce side effects.

Source: Clinical Plasma Medicine - August 5, 2016 Category: Research Source Type: research