@article {10.3844/crdsp.2010.23.28,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Effect of Saliva Moistening on Shear Bond Strength of Self Ligating Orthodontic Brackets},
author = {Sfondrini, Maria Francesca and Fraticelli, Danilo and Balconi, Benedetta and Scribante, Andrea and Gandini, Paola},
volume = {1},
year = {2011},
month = {Dec},
pages = {23-28},
doi = {10.3844/crdsp.2010.23.28},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/crdsp.2010.23.28},
abstract = {Problem statement: The purpose of the present study was to compare Shear Bond Strength (SBS) and bond failure site of conventional and Self-Ligating (SL) orthodontic brackets, bonded on dry and saliva contaminated enamel. Approach: One conventional and three different types of self ligating stainless steel brackets were bonded onto 160 bovine permanent mandibular incisors, divided randomly into 8 groups, using Transbond XT adhesive system. For each type of bracket, 20 samples were bonded on dry enamel and 20 after saliva contamination. After 24 h all specimens were tested for SBS using an instron universal testing machine and Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) were evaluated. Results: Saliva contamination significantly lowered SBS of conventional brackets. For self-ligating brackets no significant strength reduction was recorded. Conclusion: All the groups showed clinically adequate mean shear bond strengths. ARI scores in contaminated groups resulted lower than in dry groups.},
journal = {Current Research in Dentistry},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}