Evaluation of metallic brackets adhesion after the use of bleaching gels with and without amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP): in vitro study

• Main Authors: Sissy Maria Mendes Machado (Author), Diego Bruno Pinho do Nascimento (Author), Robson Costa Silva (Author), Sandro Cordeiro Loretto (Author), David Normando (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2013-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate in vitro the effects of tooth whitening using gel with Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP) on the bond strength of metal brackets. METHODS: Thirty-six bovine incisors were sectioned at the crown-root interface, and the crowns were then placed in PVC cylinders. The specimens were...