Comparison of the Conventional and Laser Etching on the Bonding of the Orthodontic Brackets: An Original Research

• Main Authors: Ekta Gupta (Author), Chaitanya Gurrala (Author), Tejas A Chaugule (Author), Salman Abdul Qadeer (Author), C V Padmapriya (Author), Mayank Sharma (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Acid etching enamel improves resin-enamel adhesion and adhesive characteristics, but has pros and cons. The effects of laser etching on the bonding of orthodontic brackets vary depending on the wavelength, power output, exposure duration, and energy delivered. Materials and Methods: This...