Esthetic orthodontic appliances and bonding concerns for adults

This article has described application of bonding procedures for adults in everyday practice. Depending on the materials and the technique employed, one can achieve satisfactory bonding. The techniques used to debond orthodontic brackets safely have been described. The bonded retainer, particularly in the mandibular arch, can easily be applied using the technique described. These retainers offer an advantage because of the high patient acceptance owing to convenience and esthetic reasons. Bonding on porcelain veneers and gold crowns has been described. Although silane pretreatment to the porcelain surface yields satisfactory results, the technique for bonding to gold has not yet been fully perfected.