The effect of APF-incorporated phosphoric acid etchant on shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of adding acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) to phosphoric acid etchant on shear bond strength (SBS) and adhesive remnant index (ARI) of orthodontic brackets bonded to etched teeth. Methods: In this in vitro experimental study, 40 human...

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Main Authors: Behnam Khosravanifard, Reyhaneh Yazdani, Hamid Rakhshan, Vahid Rakhshan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
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Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2011;volume=8;issue=4;spage=183;epage=188;aulast=Khosravanifard