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Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 27, No. 3, 261-266, September 2000
© 2000 British Orthodontic Society

Scientific Section

Evaluation of a Reproduction Technique for the Study of the Enamel Composite/Bracket Base Area

F. J. Wilner, B.D.S. (hons), F.D.S.R.C.S., M.OrtH. M.SC.D. and R. G. Oliver, B.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.S., M.SC.D., PH.D.

Department of Dental Health and Development, Dental School, Heath Park, Cardiff CF4 4XY, U.K.

R. G. Oliver.

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate a reproduction method that would enable the study of the enamel/ bracket/composite interface in vivo, and consisted of in vitro assessment of two different impression materials to compare reproduction of brackets bonded to extracted teeth followed by in vivo assessment of the superior material.

In vitro standard edgewise brackets were bonded to two extracted teeth and impressions were taken using two different types of low viscosity silicone-based impression materials. A medium viscosity silicone impression material was used to support the original impression. Three impressions of both the gingival and occlusal aspect of the bracket base region were obtained using each of the impression materials. Replicas were then prepared for SEM viewing and these compared to SEMs of the real teeth for reproduction of detail. A 3-point Reproducibility Index was used to compare the SEM photographs of the comparable replicas.

One impression material was clearly superior to the other and produced an acceptably accurate representation of the true clinical situation in three out of four samples. This material also performed well in the in vivo situation.

The technique described is satisfactory for the production and analysis of SEM pictures of the enamel/composite/ bracket base interface in vivo.

Key words: Orthodontic Bonding, Replication Techniques, Scanning Electron Microscope






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