Assessment of enamel surface roughness and hardness with metal and ceramic orthodontic brackets using different etching and adhesive systems: An in vitro study

Background: This study aimed to evaluate enamel surface roughness and microhardness following the use of different bracket materials (metal or ceramic), etchants (total- and self-etchants), and adhesive systems (precoated or flash-free). Method: A total of 99 extracted human premolars were selected...

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Main Authors: RAHAF N. ZAWAWI, NAIF A. ALMOSA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2023-09-01
Series:Saudi Dental Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905223000974
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