Abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of ceramic brackets bonded to feldspathic porcelain using different bonding protocols. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 30 porcelain fused to metal (PFM) disks were fabricated and randomly divided into three equal groups of 10 each. Each group had a different surface treatment as follows:-Group A: air abrasion, etching with hydrofluoric acid (HF), silane and Reliance Assure Plus (RA plus). Group B: air abrasion, silane and RA Plus (manufacturer's recommendation). Group … Show more
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