Quantitative analysis of mechanically retentive ceramic bracket base surfaces with a three-dimensional imaging system.

Conclusion: Irregular bracket surface features showed the highest surface roughness values and unit bracket base surface area among ceramic brackets, which contributes to increased mechanically retentive bracket bonding strength.
PMID: 23270384 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - December 27, 2012 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kang DY, Choi SH, Cha JY, Hwang CJ Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research