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The attachment of orthodontic brackets to the labial enamel surface of teeth for the treatment of a malocclusion is widespread throughout the world. This study examines the interfaces between the enamel and composite (cement) and composite and bracket, together with the composite itself under differing mixing and placement techniques. It was found that a more dilute mix of the composite together with an intermediate layer of unfilled resin on the enamel surface provided a better scanning electron microscope appearance than conventional mixing and placement methods. The implications of these findings are discussed with regard to dental health during orthodontic treatment.
(Running Heading: SEM of enamel/composite/bracket boundaries).
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Oliver, R.G., Howe, G. (1989). Scanning Electron Microscope Appearance of the Enamel/Composite/Bracket Boundaries in Orthodontic Bonding. In: Williams, K.R., Lesser, T.H.J. (eds) Proceedings of the First International Conference on Interfaces in Medicine and Mechanics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7477-0_19
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