Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-7 | Issue-12 | 329-332
Original Research Article
Assessment of Shear Bond Strength of Various Self Ligating Systems- An Evaluation of Bonding Efficiency
Jayakrishnan, U, Abhinay Sorake, Rohan Rai, Shetty Suhani Sudhakar
Published : Dec. 13, 2022
Abstract
Aim: To compare and contrast the shear bond strength and adhesive remnant index scores of different Self ligating brackets. Materials and methods: A total of 75 extracted human first premolars were selected and divided into 3 groups of 25 for each bracket system. Each sample was then embedded in an acrylic block, till the coronal portion. Instron testing machine model LR LOYD 50 K was used for testing the shear bond strength. SBS values and adhesive failure rates were recorded. Results: All the bracket systems considered in the study demonstrated and clinically adequate Shear bond strength. Among the three groups, Damon Q gave the least remnant index score followed by SmartClip and BioQuick. Conclusion: The highest bond strength and the least remnant index score were obtained from Damon Q system, followed by Smartclip and BioQuick in the same order.