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<p>A clinical study was undertaken to compare the failure rate over a twelve-month period of orthodontic brackets bonded with a light-cured resin-modified glass-ionomer (Fuji Ortho LC-GC International Japan) and an acid-etch chemically-cured two-paste composite (Orthodontic Concise - 3M USA). Failure rates of 6.1 per cent and 5.4 per cent respectively were reported, with no statistically significant difference b etween the two adhesives. This finding, along with the relative ease of use and possible advantages of reduced risk of peribracket demineralisation, suggests that the resin-modified glass-ionomer adhesive may become more popular as a bracket adhesive.</p>
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A clinical study was undertaken to compare the failure rate over a twelve-month period of orthodontic brackets bonded with a light-cured resin-modified glass-ionomer (Fuji Ortho LC-GC International Japan) and an acid-etch chemically-cured two-paste composite (Orthodontic Concise - 3M USA). Failure rates of 6.1 per cent and 5.4 per cent respectively were reported, with no statistically significant difference b etween the two adhesives. This finding, along with the relative ease of use and possible advantages of reduced risk of peribracket demineralisation, suggests that the resin-modified glass-ionomer adhesive may become more popular as a bracket adhesive.

A twelve-month clinical trial comparing the bracket failure rates of light-cured resin-modified glass-ionomer adhesive and acid-etch chemical-cured composite

Australasian Orthodontic Journal

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A clinical study was undertaken to compare the failure rate over a twelve-month period of orthodontic brackets bonded with a light-cured resin-modified...

A twelve-month clinical trial comparing the bracket failure rates of light-cured resin-modified glass-ionomer adhesive and acid-etch chemical-cured composite

Pubblicato online: 13 gen 2024

Pagine: 186 - 190

Ricevuto: 01 gen 1998

Accettato: 01 lug 1998

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1998-0013

Parole chiave
Bonding failures, Resin-modified glass-ionomer adhesive, Acid-etch Composite adhesive

© 1998 Peter V. Fowler, published by Sciendo

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

A twelve-month clinical trial comparing the bracket failure rates of light-cured resin-modified glass-ionomer adhesive and acid-etch chemical-cured composite

Pubblicato online: 13 gen 2024

Pagine: 186 - 190

Ricevuto: 01 gen 1998

Accettato: 01 lug 1998

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoj-1998-0013

Parole chiaveBonding failures, Resin-modified glass-ionomer adhesive, Acid-etch Composite adhesive

© 1998 Peter V. Fowler, published by Sciendo

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

Parole chiave
Bonding failures, Resin-modified glass-ionomer adhesive, Acid-etch Composite adhesive