Prototype of a new tip developed to be coupled to dental light-curing units for optimizing bonding of orthodontic brackets and accessories

• Main Authors: Sergio Luiz Mota Júnior (Author), Márcio José da Silva Campos (Author), Marco Abdo Gravina (Author), Marcelo Reis Fraga (Author), Robert Willer Farinazzo Vitral (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2013-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: development of a new device to be coupled to light-curing units for bonding orthodontic brackets and accessories, and test its efficacy in an in vitro mechanical trial. The inner surface of the device is mirrored and is based on physical concepts of light refraction and reflection. The ma...