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<p>Light-activated resin-modified glass-ionomer cements have been shown to be satisfactory adhesives for the direet bonding of metal brackets in selected cases. They have the advantage over composite resins in that no etching of the enamel is required, thereby preserving the integrity of the enamel prisms. Debonding of brackets carries less risk of mechanical damage to tooth structure and the long-term 73 fluoride leach reduces the incidence of demineralisation around bracket margins. This paper descrihes the clinical technique for bonding metal brackets with these materials and some recommendations when debonding.</p>
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Light-activated resin-modified glass-ionomer cements have been shown to be satisfactory adhesives for the direet bonding of metal brackets in selected cases. They have the advantage over composite resins in that no etching of the enamel is required, thereby preserving the integrity of the enamel prisms. Debonding of brackets carries less risk of mechanical damage to tooth structure and the long-term 73 fluoride leach reduces the incidence of demineralisation around bracket margins. This paper descrihes the clinical technique for bonding metal brackets with these materials and some recommendations when debonding.

Bonding and Debonding with a Light-Activated Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Cement

Australasian Orthodontic Journal

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{"article-title":"Bonding and Debonding with a Light-Activated Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Cement"}

Light-activated resin-modified glass-ionomer cements have been shown to be satisfactory adhesives for the direet bonding of metal brackets in selected cases....

Bonding and Debonding with a Light-Activated Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Cement

Published Online: Jan 13, 2024

Page range: 78 - 80

Received: Jul 01, 1995

Accepted: Nov 01, 1995

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1996-0001

Keywords
Bonding, debonding, glass-ionomer cements

© 1996 John P Fricker, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Bonding and Debonding with a Light-Activated Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Cement

Published Online: Jan 13, 2024

Page range: 78 - 80

Received: Jul 01, 1995

Accepted: Nov 01, 1995

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1996-0001

KeywordsBonding, debonding, glass-ionomer cements

© 1996 John P Fricker, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Bonding, debonding, glass-ionomer cements