Influence of Light Curing Time on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Using Different Light Curing Units – An In vitro Study

Background: The bond strength of orthodontic brackets is crucial for successful orthodontic treatment. Light curing units (LCUs) play a significant role in this process, with varying light curing times potentially impacting bond strength. Materials and Methods: This in vitro study involved 60 extrac...

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Main Authors: Anand A. Tripathi, Shalabh Baxi, Manika Singhal, Anurag Tiwari, P. Narayana Prasad, Hiroj Bagde
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_736_24
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author Anand A. Tripathi
Shalabh Baxi
Manika Singhal
Anurag Tiwari
P. Narayana Prasad
Hiroj Bagde
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Manika Singhal
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Hiroj Bagde
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description Background: The bond strength of orthodontic brackets is crucial for successful orthodontic treatment. Light curing units (LCUs) play a significant role in this process, with varying light curing times potentially impacting bond strength. Materials and Methods: This in vitro study involved 60 extracted human premolars, randomly divided into three groups (n = 20) based on the type of LCU used: halogen, LED, and plasma arc. Each group was subdivided into two subgroups (n = 10) based on light-curing time (10 sec and 20 sec). The brackets were bonded using a standardized adhesive system. The bond strength was tested using a universal testing machine, and the data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and post-hoc tests. Results: The results showed that the bond strength of orthodontic brackets varied significantly with different LUCs and curing times. The halogen LCU group demonstrated a mean bond strength of 12.5 MPa for 10 sec and 15.3 MPa for 20 sec. The LED LCU group showed a mean bond strength of 14.2 MPa for 10 sec and 16.8 MPa for 20 sec. The plasma arc LCU group exhibited a mean bond strength of 13.8 MPa for 10 sec and 17.1 MPa for 20 sec. Statistical analysis revealed that the LCU type and the light curing time significantly affected the bond strength (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The bond strength of orthodontic brackets is influenced by the type of LCU and the duration of light-curing.
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spelling doaj-art-838bd108caa7444b983b879ac129e8d02025-01-12T14:16:08ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0976-48790975-74062024-12-0116Suppl 4S3287S328910.4103/jpbs.jpbs_736_24Influence of Light Curing Time on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Using Different Light Curing Units – An In vitro StudyAnand A. TripathiShalabh BaxiManika SinghalAnurag TiwariP. Narayana PrasadHiroj BagdeBackground: The bond strength of orthodontic brackets is crucial for successful orthodontic treatment. Light curing units (LCUs) play a significant role in this process, with varying light curing times potentially impacting bond strength. Materials and Methods: This in vitro study involved 60 extracted human premolars, randomly divided into three groups (n = 20) based on the type of LCU used: halogen, LED, and plasma arc. Each group was subdivided into two subgroups (n = 10) based on light-curing time (10 sec and 20 sec). The brackets were bonded using a standardized adhesive system. The bond strength was tested using a universal testing machine, and the data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and post-hoc tests. Results: The results showed that the bond strength of orthodontic brackets varied significantly with different LUCs and curing times. The halogen LCU group demonstrated a mean bond strength of 12.5 MPa for 10 sec and 15.3 MPa for 20 sec. The LED LCU group showed a mean bond strength of 14.2 MPa for 10 sec and 16.8 MPa for 20 sec. The plasma arc LCU group exhibited a mean bond strength of 13.8 MPa for 10 sec and 17.1 MPa for 20 sec. Statistical analysis revealed that the LCU type and the light curing time significantly affected the bond strength (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The bond strength of orthodontic brackets is influenced by the type of LCU and the duration of light-curing.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_736_24bond strengthcuring timehalogen lightin vitro studyled lightlight-curing unitsorthodontic bracketsplasma arc light
spellingShingle Anand A. Tripathi
Shalabh Baxi
Manika Singhal
Anurag Tiwari
P. Narayana Prasad
Hiroj Bagde
Influence of Light Curing Time on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Using Different Light Curing Units – An In vitro Study
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
bond strength
curing time
halogen light
in vitro study
led light
light-curing units
orthodontic brackets
plasma arc light
title Influence of Light Curing Time on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Using Different Light Curing Units – An In vitro Study
title_full Influence of Light Curing Time on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Using Different Light Curing Units – An In vitro Study
title_fullStr Influence of Light Curing Time on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Using Different Light Curing Units – An In vitro Study
title_full_unstemmed Influence of Light Curing Time on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Using Different Light Curing Units – An In vitro Study
title_short Influence of Light Curing Time on the Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Using Different Light Curing Units – An In vitro Study
title_sort influence of light curing time on the bond strength of orthodontic brackets using different light curing units an in vitro study
topic bond strength
curing time
halogen light
in vitro study
led light
light-curing units
orthodontic brackets
plasma arc light
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_736_24
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