Does the CO2 laser reduce bond strength in different types of ceramic brackets?

• Main Authors: Fábio Lourenço Romano (Author), Giovanna Pessoti (Author), Rodrigo Galo (Author), Jaciara Miranda Gomes-Silva (Author), Marília Pacífico Lucisano (Author), Maria Cristina Borsatto (Author), Paulo Nelson-Filho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess in vitro the influence of the CO2 laser and of the type of ceramic bracket on the shear bond strength (SBS) to enamel. METHODS: A total of 60 enamel test surfaces were obtained from bovine incisors and randomly assigned to two groups, according...