A direct bonding system for orthodontic attachments
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Abstract
A number of adhesive systems for the direct bonding of orthodontic attachments to the tooth surface have been reported
during the last five years. The purpose of this investigation
is to evalua te clinically a new bonding system which appears to
have apparent advantages over previous techniques.
Seven months trial of 552 brackets in the mouths of 59 patients
is not enough time to completely evaluate the system.
However, it appears to have greater stability and durability in
the actual treatment of malocclusions than previous techniques.
These brackets can withstand comprehensj_ve treatment procedures
including the use of extraoral forces and torquing moments. Additionally,
these brackets can be placed efficiently and quickly.
There are many advantages to such a handless technique to
both the patient and the orthodontist. Patient discomfort is
minimized by the elimination of "tooth separation" often necessary
for band adaptation and -cementation. Stresses on the orthodontist
are reduced due to the elimination of banding appointments.
Decalcifications, due to disintegration of the cement
under the bands, are decreased since there is no partial cement
washout without complete dislodgement of the bracket. Gingival
irritations are drastically reduced since there are no bands
to seat subgingivally. The patient's oral hygiene appears to
be improved with the elimination of the bands and aesthetics is
greatly improved.
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Thesis (M.Sc.D.)--Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, 1972. (Orthodontics)
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