Open AccessA comparative evaluation of the shear bond strength of five different orthodontic bonding agents polymerized using halogen and light-emitting diode curing lights: An in vitro investigation
Author(s) -
Sujoy Banerjee,
Rajlakshmi Banerjee
Publication year - 2011
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 - 10.4103/0970-9290.93469
Subject(s) - universal testing machine , materials science , premolar , glass ionomer cement , bond strength , bracket , composite material , halogen lamp , curing (chemistry) , methacrylate , dental bonding , dentistry , polymerization , adhesive , ultimate tensile strength , medicine , structural engineering , physics , layer (electronics) , optics , molar , engineering , polymer
With the introduction of photosensitive (light-activated) restorative materials in orthodontics, various methods have been suggested to enhance the polymerization of the materials used, including use of more powerful light curing devices. Bond strength is an important property and determines the amount of force delivered and the treatment duration. Many light-cured bonding materials have become popular but it is the need of the hour to determine the bonding agent that is the most efficient and has the desired bond strength.