Study of the Topographic and Adhesive Properties of Metal and Ceramic Orthodontic Brackets
摘要
The topographic features of the base and the retention force of different metal and ceramic orthodontic bracket systems were studied using scanning electron microscopy and dynamometry. A statistically significant effect of the topography and base area of metal and ceramic brackets on their adhesion strength was found (p < 0.01). The highest tangential stress required to detach the brackets from the adhesive was recorded when using brackets made of polycrystalline sapphire (ceramic (Al2O3) with inclusions) with retention balls – 36.45±2.27 MPa (p < 0.01). A statistically significant inverse proportional relationship between the tangential stresses and bracket-adhesive contact area was found (p < 0.01).