Open AccessCan 10% hydrofluoric acid be used for reconditioning of orthodontic brackets?
Author(s) -
Daniela Daufenback Pompeo,
Henrique Damian Rosário,
Beatriz Mv Lopes,
Paulo Francısco Cesar,
Luiz Renato Paranhos
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.191886
Subject(s) - dentistry , hydrofluoric acid , orthodontics , chemistry , medicine , organic chemistry
Bracket debonding is a common problem during orthodontic treatment. This type of failure is associated to masticatory forces, poor adhesion, and the need for repositioning the piece.