Bonding with Self-etching Primers – Pumice or Pre-etch? An in vitro Study

Authors

Ian J. Fitzgerald, Marquette University
Gerard T. Bradley, Marquette University
Jose A. Bosio, Marquette UniversityFollow
Arthur F. Hefti, Marquette UniversityFollow
David W. Berzins, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

5 p.

Publication Date

4-2012

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Source Publication

European Journal of Orthodontics

Source ISSN

0141-5386

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the shear bond strengths (SBSs) of orthodontic brackets bonded with self-etching primer (SEP) using different enamel surface preparations. A two-by-two factorial study design was used. Sixty human premolars were harvested, cleaned, and randomly assigned to four groups (n = 15 per group). Teeth were bathed in saliva for 48 hours to form a pellicle. Treatments were assigned as follows: group 1 was pumiced for 10 seconds and pre-etched for 5 seconds with 37 per cent phosphoric acid before bonding with SEP (Transbond Plus). Group 2 was pumiced for 10 seconds before bonding. Group 3 was pre-etched for 5 seconds before bonding. Group 4 had no mechanical or chemical preparation before bonding. All teeth were stored in distilled water for 24 hours at 37°C before debonding.

The SBS values and adhesive remnant index (ARI) score were recorded. The SBS values (±1 SD) for groups 1–4 were 22.9 ± 6.6, 16.1 ± 7.3, 36.2 ± 8.2, and 13.1 ± 10.1 MPa, respectively. Two-way analysis of variance and subsequent contrasts showed statistically significant differences among treatment groups. ARI scores indicated the majority of adhesive remained on the bracket for all four groups. Pre-etching the bonding surface for 5 seconds with 37 per cent phosphoric acid, instead of pumicing, when using SEPs to bond orthodontic brackets, resulted in greater SBSs.

Comments

Accepted version. European Journal of Orthodontics, Vol. 34, No. 2 (April 2012): 257-261. DOI. © 2012 Oxford University Press. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Fitzgerald, Ian J.; Bradley, Gerard T.; Bosio, Jose A.; Hefti, Arthur F.; and Berzins, David W., "Bonding with Self-etching Primers – Pumice or Pre-etch? An in vitro Study" (2012). School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications. 36.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/dentistry_fac/36