Abstract:Background:The aim of the current study was to assess the effects of different recyclrd procedures on shear bond strength and morphological characteristics of deboned mechanically retaining self-ligating ceramic brackets' bases, then compare the results with the new brackets of the same company.Material and Methods: Forty-eight mechanical retentive self-ligating ceramic brackets from Damon® Clear TM company were used, thirty-six of these brackets were bonded to non-etched and slightly damp buccal tooth surface… Show more
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