Abstract
Bracket bonding to composite surfaces is increasing. This study sought to assess the effect of different adhesives (acid etchant+Transbond XT™, acid etchant+Vertise Flow™, Vertise Flow™) with different surface treatments (no preparation, bur, sandblasting, Er:YAG laser) on shear bond strength (SBS) of metal brackets to aged composite. In this in vitro, experimental study, Filtek™ Z250 composite discs were fabricated (10×4mm). After thermocycling (10,000 cycles between 5-55°C), the samples were randomly divided into three groups (n=48) based on the type of adhesive namely acid etchant+Transbond XT™, Vertise Flow™, and acid etchant+Vertise Flow™. Samples in each group were randomly divided into four subgroups (n=12) based on the surface treatment including no-treatment, diamond bur, sandblasting and Er:YAG laser. Samples in each group were randomly divided into three subgroups (n=12) based on the type of adhesive namely acid etchant+Transbond XT™, Vertise Flow™, and acid etchant+Vertise Flow™. After bracket bonding to composite discs, the samples underwent thermocycling (5000 cycles between 5-55°C), and their SBS was measured in a universal testing machine. The samples were then inspected under a stereomicroscope at x10 magnification to determine their mode of failure and adhesive remnant index (ARI). No significant difference was noted in SBS between adhesives in no-preparation and laser groups (P>0.05). In all adhesive groups, sandblast had highest SBS, but it was not significantly different in Vertise Flow™ groups, with and without etching. The SBS provided by acid etchant+Transbond XT™ was significantly higher than that of the other two adhesives (P<0.05). The SBS of sandblasted samples was significantly higher compared with other surface treatments in all adhesive subgroups (P<0.05). Bracket bonding to aged composite using Vertise Flow™ with or without surface treatment can serve as an alternative to the conventional orthodontic adhesives.
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