Dental Unit Waterline Antimicrobials and the Effect on Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets
Abstract
Objectives: to evaluate the effects of dental unit waterline (DUWL) antimicrobials on the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets. Methods: Fifteen human molar teeth were embedded in acrylic resin and randomly assigned to one of three surface treatment groups 1) Control/Demineralized deionized water; group 2) ICX; 3) Listerine. Each tooth was cleansed with the assigned DUWL antimicrobial or control. A 15 second application of 37% phosphoric acid gel was applied and rinsed with the assigned DUWL antimicrobial or control. A pre-coated Victory MBT bracket was then bonded. Twenty-four hours later the SBS of each bracket was blindly tested using a universal testing machine. Results: The pilot study shows no significant difference in the SBS of brackets bonded with DUWL containing ICX and Listerine as compared to the control group. Conclusions: Insufficient number of samples in to determine a difference in SBS of orthodontic brackets while using water cleansed with ICX, Listerine, or control.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1127790
Entities
People
- Marina A. Hernandez-feldpausch