Open AccessEffects of bonding materials on the mechanical properties of enamel around orthodontic brackets
Author(s) -
Naohisa Kohda,
Masahiro Iijima,
William A. Brantley,
Takeshi Muguruma,
Toshihiro Yuasa,
Susumu Nakagaki,
Itaru Mizoguchi
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the angle orthodontist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1945-7103
pISSN - 0003-3219
DOI - 10.2319/020411-78.1
Subject(s) - enamel paint , materials science , adhesive , bracket , demineralization , composite material , glass ionomer cement , fluoride , dentistry , tooth enamel , elastic modulus , chemistry , mechanical engineering , inorganic chemistry , medicine , layer (electronics) , engineering
To determine if the enamel around orthodontic brackets is significantly altered after demineralization followed by application of adhesives with and without fluoride-releasing ability.