Effects of potassium nitrate and oxalate desensitizer agents on shear bond strengths of orthodontic brackets.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effects of potassium nitrate and oxalate desensitizer agents on shear bond strengths of orthodontic brackets.


METHODS
Forty-five extracted human premolar teeth were randomly assigned to three groups of 15 each. UltraEZ potassium nitrate desensitizer was applied on teeth in the first group, while BisBlock oxalate desensitizer was applied on teeth in the second group. The third group served as a control. Orthodontic brackets were bonded with a light cure composite resin and cured with a halogen light. After bonding, the shear bond strength of the brackets was tested with a universal testing machine.


RESULTS
The highest shear bond strengths were measured in Group III. The shear bond strength in Groups I and II was significantly lower than in Group III (P < .001). Significant difference was also found between Group I and Group II (P < .01).


CONCLUSIONS
Orthodontic brackets bonded to enamel treated with potassium nitrate and oxalate desensitizers showed significantly lower bond strengths than did brackets bonded to untreated enamel.
Türkkahraman
Hakan
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Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Suleyman Demirel, Isparta, Turkey. kahraman@med.sdu.edu.tr
Adanir
Necdet
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D001840:Dental Bonding; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D006801:Humans; D009566:Nitrates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets; D010070:Oxalates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016877:Oxidants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017680:Potassium Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects*; D033081:Shear Strength
D009566:Nitrates; D010070:Oxalates; D016877:Oxidants; D017680:Potassium Compounds; C023844:potassium nitrate