Can 10% hydrofluoric acid be used for reconditioning of orthodontic brackets?

• Main Authors: Daniela D Pompeo (Author), Henrique D Rosário (Author), Beatriz MV Lopes (Author), Paulo F Cesar (Author), Luiz Renato Paranhos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Context: Bracket debonding is a common problem during orthodontic treatment. This type of failure is associated to masticatory forces, poor adhesion, and the need for repositioning the piece. Aims: The objective of this work was to compare the shear bond strength of debonded brackets that were recon...