Monday, May 17, 2010

What are the typical orthodontic loads for treatment with ceramic brackets?

I want to determine if the shear bond strength of a certain ceramic bracket is adequate to prevent premature debonds and low enough to prevent enamel damage. I need to know what loads (values in MPA, N/sq.mm, etc.) are typically applied during orthodontics and if there is literature available that I can use.

What are the typical orthodontic loads for treatment with ceramic brackets?
I'm surprised all the arm-chair dental materials scientists out there aren't jumping all over this one. What in the world would cause you to plague yourself attempting to gather this information? If the bracket that you are enquiring about is currently used, then the answer would be yes under most circumstances it will prevent premature debonding and no it will not cause enamel damage. There is literature. Call information. Call any dental school in the U.S. Ask for the dental materials department. Ask to speak to anyone doing research. There you will find the answers you are seeking.


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