Abstract
ABSTRACTIntroduction: Various surface pre-treatment methods have been adapted to optimize the bonding between the zirconia ceramics and the orthodontic brackets. Objective: This review is aimed at systematically analyzing the relevant data available in the literature, to find out the most effective and durable bonding protocol.Methods: Database search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect, during September 2020. The review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Results: Based on the inclusion criteria, 19 articles were selected for qualitative analysis. Meta-analysis could not be performed due to the heterogeneity of the methodology among the studies. Most of the studies scored medium risk of bias. Compared to the untreated surface, surface pretreatments like sandblasting and lasers were advantageous. Primers and universal adhesive were mostly used as an adjunct to the mechanical pretreatment of the zirconia surface. In most studies, thermocycling seemed to lower the shear bond strength (SBS) of the orthodontic brackets.Conclusion: Based on this qualitative review, surface pretreatments with lasers and sandblasting can be suggested to optimize the bracket bond strength. To clarify this finding, meta-analysis is anticipated. Hence, high heterogeneity of the included studies demands standardization of the methodology.
Highlights
Various surface pre-treatment methods have been adapted to optimize the bonding between the zirconia ceramics and the orthodontic brackets
Based on the inclusion criteria, 19 articles were selected for qualitative analysis
Forty three full-text articles were screened thoroughly for eligibility and 24 articles were excluded for valid reasons (Supplementary Table 1 )
Summary
Various surface pre-treatment methods have been adapted to optimize the bonding between the zirconia ceramics and the orthodontic brackets. Zirconia claimed superiority in terms of mechanical properties, biocompatibility, precision and esthetics.[1,2] The yttrium-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP) is the form most commonly used in Dentistry. The material is known for the phase transformation from tetragonal to monoclinic due to stressful conditions, achieving fracture resistance.[3] It has been used extensively to make inlays, onlays, crowns, post and core systems, and frameworks for porcelain fused to zirconia restorations.[4] with the increasing use of zirconia restorative materials, it is becoming more common for orthodontists to bond orthodontic brackets to a Y-TZP surface. Various surface treatment methods —such as mechanical, chemical, or combined — have been introduced to improve the bond strength of zirconia ceramics
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