Aims: To evaluate the effects of the micro–etching procedure on the bracket’s slot and base parameters
and on the tensile bond strength of the recycled brackets. Materials and Methods: The sample was 20
stainless brackets grouped into; control brackets group(10) and de–bonded brackets group(10). The de–
bonded brackets reconditioned with micro–etcher. the data subjected to the statistical analysis at ≤ 0.05
significant level. Results: demonstrated that the use of micro–etcher for recycling the de–bonded brackets
do not affect the bracket’s slot and base parameters whereas affected the bond strength of the recycled
brackets. Conclusion: The micro–etcher (sand basting) is recommended for recycling the de–bonded
stainless steal brackets and reuse them in orthodontic treatments
Key words: Orthodontic brackets; micro-ether; recycling.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABSTRACT
- INTRODUCTION
- MATERIALS AND METHODS
- RESULTS
- DISCUSSION
- CONCLUSION
- REFERANCES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of micro-etching in recycling stainless steel orthodontic brackets. The study explores the impact of this procedure on the bracket's dimensions, specifically the slot and base parameters, and investigates its effects on the tensile bond strength of the recycled brackets.
- Recycling orthodontic brackets
- Micro-etching procedure
- Bracket dimensions
- Tensile bond strength
- Comparison of recycled and new brackets
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- ABSTRACT: This section outlines the study's objectives, methods, results, and conclusion. It highlights the focus on evaluating the effects of micro-etching on the bracket's parameters and bond strength.
- INTRODUCTION: The introduction discusses the importance of recycling orthodontic brackets and the rationale for using micro-etching as a reconditioning method. It also reviews previous research on the topic and the controversy surrounding the impact of sandblasting on bond strength.
- MATERIALS AND METHODS: This section details the materials and methods employed in the study, including the sample size, bracket types, bonding procedures, and measurement techniques for both control and recycled brackets.
- RESULTS: This section presents the statistical analysis of the data, focusing on the mean, standard deviation, and significant differences observed between the control and recycled groups for various bracket parameters.
- DISCUSSION: The discussion interprets the findings and compares them with previous research, explaining the observed effects of micro-etching on bracket dimensions and bond strength.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on the key topics of orthodontic brackets, micro-etching, recycling, and tensile bond strength. It investigates the effectiveness of micro-etching as a method for reconditioning orthodontic brackets for reuse in orthodontic treatments.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Amer A. Taqa (Author), Hussain A. Obaidi (Author), Omar H. Al-Luazy (Author), 2007, Stainless steal orthodotic brackets recycling (using micro–etcher), Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/207700
