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A Comparative Micro-topographic Study of the Buccal Enamel of Different Tooth Types

University Dental Hospital, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, UK
The Dental Hospital, Richardson Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

Abstract

The aim of this study was to perform an in vitro examination of the etch pattern achieved on the orthodontic bonding area (OBA) of different tooth types, and to compare the extent and definition of etch achieved. Six examples of each permanent human tooth type were studied. These were collected from adolescents. A standardized etch regime was employed on the OBA and the etch pattern examined under the scanning electron microscope. The degree of definition of etch achieved on every third enamel prism was evaluated. Results showed that the extent of etch achieved decreased toward the distal end of each arch and was significantly less on the first molars (covering <2% OBA) than on the incisors (covering >90% OBA). It was also noted that the degree of definition became poorer towards the distal end of the arches and was worst on the mandibular molars.

It is suggested that the etched enamel morphology of different tooth types could affect composite resin bond strengths. Consequently, this feature could effect the clinical survival of orthodontic brackets and contribute to the higher failure rate of brackets on posterior teeth.

Key words: Acid-etched Enamel, Bond Failure, Bracket Failure, Enamel Micro-topography, Orthodontic Bonding Area (OBA)

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