Comparative SEM studies of the enamel surface appearance following the use of glass ionomer cement and a diacrylate resin for bracket bonding.
The enamel surface appearance after the use of glass ionomer cement and a diacrylate resin for orthodontic bracket bonding was compared in an in vivo test using scanning electron microscopy and an enamel surface index system. Significant alterations in the enamel surface were found irrespective of the bonding procedure. The use of glass ionomer cement resulted however in a somewhat less affected enamel surface compared to the acrylate resin.
Ostman-Andersson
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Department of Orthodontics, University of Umeå Sweden.
Marcusson
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Hörstedt
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D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D017005:Dental Debonding; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D016628:Replica Techniques; D019279:Resin Cements; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000473:pathology
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003188:Composite Resins; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D019279:Resin Cements; C045751:Aqua-cem; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; C073908:Unite resin