Debonding forces of different pads in a lingual bracket system

• Main Authors: Valter O. Arima (Author), Mario Vedovello Filho (Author), Heloísa C. Valdrighi (Author), Adriana S. Lucato (Author), Milton Santamaria Jr (Author), Silvia A. S. Vedovello (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the shear bond strength of lingual orthodontic brackets with resin or metal pads, the location of bond failure and the adhesive remnant index (ARI). Methods: A total of 40 extracted upper premolars were randomly divided into two groups of 20 each: bonding with bracket...