Do fluorescent agents alter the mechanical strength of orthodontic adhesives? An in vitro and clinical study

• Egile Nagusiak: Paulo Henrique Rossato (Egilea), Edmilson Nobumito Kaneshima (Egilea), Fábio Domingues (Egilea), Thais Maria Freire Fernandes (Egilea), Sandrine Bittencourt Berger (Egilea), Paula Vanessa Pedron Oltramari (Egilea)
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• Argitaratua: SpringerOpen, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Fluorescent agents are added to orthodontic adhesives with the aim of making them visible under ultraviolet (UV) light, which ensures the complete, safe removal of remnants after orthodontic treatment. However, it is necessary to evaluate if the mechanical strength of these mater...