Abstract:Aim: To evaluate the staining of esthetic orthodontic brackets by plaque disclosing solutions. Methods: Two types of brackets manufactured by GAC/DENTSPLY ® were evaluated: ceramic (n=30) and polycarbonate (n=30). The brackets were divided into 6 groups. Two control groups (n=6) were immersed in absolute ethanol: GI-ceramic brackets and GII-polycarbonate brackets. Four experimental groups (n=12) were immersed in different plaque disclosing solutions: GIII (ceramic brackets) and GIV (polycarbonate brackets) wer… Show more
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