Adhesive performance of precoated brackets after expiration.

CONCLUSIONS:   Adhesive precoated brackets did not have any reduction in enamel-adhesion properties up to 4 years after their expiration date. Extended shelf life testing for precoated dental brackets may be worth considering.
PMID: 26172317 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - July 14, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Cloud CC, Trojan TM, Suliman SN, Tantbirojn D, Versluis A Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research