Title |
Adhesives for fixed orthodontic bands
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Published by |
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, April 2007
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd004485.pub3 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Millett, Declan T, Glenny, Anne-Marie, Mattick, Rye CR, Hickman, Joy, Mandall, Nicky A |
Abstract |
Orthodontic treatment involves using fixed or removable appliances (dental braces) to correct the positions of teeth. It has been shown that the quality of treatment result obtained with fixed appliances is much better than with removable appliances. Fixed appliances are, therefore, favoured by most orthodontists for treatment. The success of a fixed orthodontic appliance depends on the metal attachments (brackets and bands) being attached securely to the teeth so that they do not become loose during treatment. Brackets are usually attached to the front and side teeth, whereas bands (metal rings that go round the teeth) are more commonly used on the back teeth (molars). A number of adhesives are available to attach bands to teeth and it is important to understand which group of adhesives bond most reliably, as well as reducing or preventing dental decay during the treatment period. |
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