Enamel preparation and bond strength of orthodontic brackets

Authors :

• Werawat Chaveewanichkul D.D.S.
• Sirima Petdachai D.D.S., Ph.D.,Dip.Th.B.O.

Abstract :

In this article, the factors affected bond strength of orthodonntic brackets such as enamel
preparation, acidic primers, moisture-insensitive primers were reviewed to compare bond strength
among different materials and methods, for the best clinical implication.

(CU Dent J. 2007;30:73-83)

Keywords :
acidic primer; bond strength; enamel preparation; moisture-insensitive primer