COMPARATIVE IN VITRO STUDY OF THE DIFFERENT ORTHODONTIC BRACKETS USING TWO ETCHING TECHNIQUES

Direct bonding of the bracket to the enamel is the elective procedure for the orthodontic treatment. Among various factors influencing the adhesive force at the enamel level, the etching technique seems to be the most important one. The present study aims at evaluating the influence of the storage media and the etching technique used, on the bond strength between different bracket types and dental structures. The results of this study showed that, regardless of the brackets and the immesion solution used, by working with the classic etch and rinse technique the adhesion force is higher than by using a self etching adhesive.