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The effect of adhesive type and thickness on bond strength of orthodontic brackets
1Institute of Dental Surgery, London.
British Journal of Orthodontics
|February 1, 1992
Abstract:
Fine-mesh based brackets were bonded to plastic cylinders using four different adhesives. Adhesive thickness was controlled using a bonding jig. The bond was then tested to failure using a shear force. Each adhesive had its own minimum thickness, probably related to its viscosity. Increasing the thickness of the adhesiveness to 0.26 mm, using a stainless steel spacer had minimal effect on their mean shear bond strength.