The objective of this study was to compare the cytotoxicity of four orthodontic bonding systems, Light Bond, Enlight, Concise, and Transbond, and to evaluate their shear bond strength (SBS). These orthodontic bonding materials were applied to metal brackets (Mini Diamond). Glass specimens were used as controls in all experiments. Only Concise was a chemically cured system, the other systems wer...

OBJECTIVES 1. To determine the in vitro antibacterial effectiveness of the orthodontic bonding Transbond XT (3M Unitek) and four self-etching adhesives with possible use in orthodontic bonding (Clearfil Protect Bond, CPB; Clearfil Self-etching Bond, CSB; Transbond Plus Self-Etching Primer, TSEP; iBond) against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus gasseri in order to compare that capacity amon...

BACKGROUND The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of a fluoride-releasing composite resin bonding material on reducing enamel demineralization underneath and around orthodontic brackets and compare that with a conventional adhesive system. MATERIALS AND METHODS Buccal surfaces of 10 intact extracted premolar teeth were divided into two parts with nail varnish and stainless st...

Abstract Objective This article aimed to assess the effects of double application universal adhesives on shear bond strength orthodontic brackets. Materials and Method Seventy-five extracted human premolars were used. The teeth randomly assigned into five groups based adhesive procedure (n = 15). Scotchbond Universal (3M Oral Care) Prime&Bond (Dentsply) used (following manufacturer’s instru...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate enamel colour alteration of five different orthodontic bonding adhesives by means of digital measurements after exposure to photoageing in order to simulate discolouration of adhesives in vivo. Seventy-five non-carious premolars were randomly divided into five equal groups. The brackets were bonded with five different adhesives (Transbond XT, Eagle Bond...

CONTEXT Improving bonding strength to fluorosed teeh. AIMS To determine the effect of deproteinization using 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) prior to acid etching on shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to fluorosed teeth. SETTINGS AND DESIGN In vitro experimental study. METHODS AND MATERIAL Forty freshly extracted human mandibular first premolars with TFI 4 were selected ...