Effect of Yd:YAG laser irradiation on the shear bond strength of orthodontic metal brackets.

Fernando César Moreira Helder Baldi Jacob Luís Geraldo Vaz Antonio Carlos Guastaldi

Published in: Dental press journal of orthodontics (2020)

Yd:YAG laser irradiation on bracket base increased SBS values, showing that bonding failure occurs at the enamel/adhesive interface. Laser-etched bracket base may be used instead of conventional bases in cases where higher adhesion is required, reducing bracket-bonding failure.

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