The Effect of Indirect Bonding Tray Material on Light Transmission and Degree of Conversion

Abstract

In orthodontics, good bracket placement is the key to optimum occlusion/esthetics and efficiency. Indirect bonding is a method where brackets are placed onto casts from which a custom tray is fabricated capturing these bracket positions. An adhesive is then applied to the custom base of each bracket in the tray which is then seated in the mouth and a curing light is used to transfer these brackets to the teeth one arch at a time. Because the curing light must pass through the tray, a portion of the light will be absorbed or scattered by the tray and therefore has the potential to decrease the composite degree of conversion which could negatively affect the bond strength and treatment success.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 04, 2018
Accession Number
AD1048345

Entities

People

  • Christina Lilli
  • David P. Lee
  • Jusik Park
  • Wen Lien

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  • 59th Medical Wing

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorbers (Materials)
  • Adhesives
  • Advanced Materials
  • Composite Materials
  • Conversion
  • Efficiency
  • Engineered Materials
  • Light Transmission
  • Materials
  • Orthodontics
  • Reinforcing Materials
  • Teeth
  • Vascular System Injuries

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