title: [Effects of acid etchants in orthodontics].
abstract: Direct bonding of brackets onto the tooth enamel has become a routine procedure in orthodontics. Some detrimental side effects of this technique are described. Most iatrogenic effects are restricted to the enamel and mostly when white spots exist before bonding the brackets. The risk of damage is limited when the etching agent is applied carefully.
authors: Rijksuniversiteit, Groningen.
authors: G I
authors: GI
authors: Hummel
authors: F A
authors: FA
authors: van Koldam
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Dibbets
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000009:adverse effects; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets / Q000009:adverse effects*
vernacular_title: Orthodontische brackets. Een kritische beschouwing over het gebruik van etsmiddelen.