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Effects of direct acting antivirals(DAAs)on cryoglobulinemia in patients infected with hepatitis C virus
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Effect of Education Sessions About Plastic Usage Hazards and Its Safe Disposal on Knowledge and Reported Practice of Female Employees at Port Said University: A Pre–Post Intervention Study
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Soil Quality Under a Cocoa-Based Agroforestry System With Associated Indigenous Tree Species In The Department Of Divo (Cote d’Ivoire)
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Assessment of shear bond strength of orthodontic ceramic and metal brackets bonded to fluorosed teeth
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Abstract
Background: Bonding orthodontic brackets is a crucial procedure in orthodontics, ensuring that braces are securely attached to the teeth for effective treatment. The present study was conducted to compare shear bond strength of orthodontic ceramic and metal brackets bonded to fluorosed teeth. Materials & Methods: 40 (20 fluorosed and 20 nonfluorosed) extracted premolar teeth were divided into four groups I, II, III and IV. 3M Espe In group I, metal brackets were bonded to fluorosed teeth, in group II, ceramic brackets were bonded to fluorosed teeth. In group III, metal brackets bonded to non-fluorosed teeth and in group IV, ceramic brackets were bonded to non-fluorosed teeth. An Instron testing device was used to debond and measure the shear bond strength (SBS). Results: The mean SBS in group I was 8.3 MPa, in group II was 15.2 MPa, in group III was 13.7 MPa and in group IV was 11.5 MPa. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: In orthodontics, metal and ceramic brackets bonded to fluorosed teeth can be utilized effectively.
