Bleaching during orthodontic treatment and its effect on bracket bond strength

Conclusion: Bleaching procedures performed during orthodontic treatment reduce bond strength.Enamel beneath the bracket base experiences a whitening effect though to a lesser degree comparedwith an uncovered surface.Key Words: Bleaching, bond strength, orthodontic brackets

Source: Dental Research Journal - June 17, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research