title: [The occurrence of cavitation after orthodontic bonding. A case report].
abstract: In this case report occurrence of cavitation on the lingual enamel surfaces of teeth after orthodontic direct bonding a canine to canine lingual retainer is presented and possible reasons which might play a role in their formation was investigated by "SEM" and "electron microprobe analyzer". Although the morphologic structure is normal, a mineral loss is detected and it is thought that an easier dissolution of enamel is occurred by the penetration of saliva and plaque microorganisms throughout the enamel-resin junction.
authors.affiliation: G.U. Dişhekimliği Fakültesi, Ankara.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Akkaya
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alaçam
mesh_terms: D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology*; D003747:Dental Enamel Solubility; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective
vernacular_title: Ortodontik bonding sonrasi kavitasyon oluşumu. (Bir vaka nedeni ile).