An analysis of in vitro bond strength testing in Orthodontics

Julio Orrico de Aragão Pedra e CAL E NETO, José Augusto Mendes MIGUEL

The aim of this study was to examine the recent methodology used in laboratory analysis of bond strength in orthodontics. The material used was all the articles published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics or The Angle Orthodontics in which the bonding between the bracket and several surfaces were evaluated by Instron Universal Testing Machine or similar devices. It was found 127 articles, in which 86% tested the specimens in shear mode, and 14% used the tensile technique. Among the studies with human teeth (68%) premolars were the most frequent (57%), followed by molars (31%). According to the number of specimens per group, 28 studies analysed from 6 to 10; 30 from 11 to 15; 33 from 16 to 20; and 36 analyzed more than 20 specimens. According to nature of the storage solution, the most used were distilled water (43%), followed by 0.1% Timol (28%) and 0.9% saline solution (12%). With regard to the cross head speed, in 25 studies were of 0,5mm/min; in 43 were of 1.0mm/min; in 8 was of 2.0mm/min; and in 38 was of 5.0mm/min. The authors concluded that there was not an agreement in the methodology on those studies, and so there is a potential need of technique standardization.

Keywords: Composites. Orthodontic Bonding. Orthodontics.

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