title: A critique of bond strength testing in orthodontics.
abstract: The literature contains a large number of publications on in vitro bond strength testing of materials used in orthodontics. The results are often quoted by manufacturers to support their products. Little attention has been paid to the detail of the test procedures used. However, a review of the literature revealed a large variation in the methods used for bond strength testing in orthodontics making comparison of papers difficult and often impossible. The case for a possible standard technique is suggested. It is hoped that this will lead to more meaningful testing of new products, which will produce more reliable guidance for the clinical orthodontist.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Fox
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: McCabe
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Buckley
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000592:standards; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D013718:Tensile Strength; D013997:Time Factors; D014070:Tooth; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D014867:Water