The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of orthodontic resin and resin-modified glass ionomer cement on bonding of metal and ceramic brackets. Material and methods: Forty bovine teeth were sectioned and embedded into PVC with chemically-cured acrylic resin. The labial surfaces were flattened and received prophylaxis with pumice and water. Then they were divided into four groups, according to the bonding material and the type of bracket. Group 1: metallic bracket + Transbond XT; Group 2: metallic bracket + Vitremer; Group 3: ceramic bracket + Transbond XT; Group 4: ceramic bracket + Vitremer. The bonding was performed according to the manufacturers’ recommendations. The shear bond strength test was conducted in a universal testing machine (TIRAtest 2420) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min. Then, the fractured surfaces were evaluated using a stereomicroscope (x15 magnification) to check the adhesive remnant index. Data was subjected to two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test for pairwise comparisons (α = 0.05). Results: The results suggested a non-significant effect of the interaction (p > 0.97), and only main factors were significant (p = 0.0001). The bond strength of Transbond XT was statistically higher than Vitremer. Ceramic brackets obtained the highest values of resistance when compared with metal brackets. Conclusion: The ceramic brackets bonded with Transbond XT orthodontic resin have excellent bond strength results.

Introduction and objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the effect of 2% chlorhexidine on bond strength durability of a self-etching adhesive system (ClearFill SE Bond). Material and methods: Forty bovine incisors’ crowns had their labial surfaces abraded to dentin exposure, dentin exposure, in order that the standard adhesion in order that the standard adhesion in order that the standard adhesionarea reached 4 mm in diameter. Subsequently, they were divided into four groups, according to the treatments performed on the surfaces and storage time: G1 – adhesive system without chlorhexidine for 24 hours (control group); G2 – adhesive system without chlorhexidine for 6 months (control group); G3 – adhesive system with chlorhexidine for 24 hours (experimental group); G4 – adhesive system with chlorhexidine for 6 months (experimental group). After dentin surface treatments, cylinders of composite resin (Z350) were constructed. Then, the specimens were stored in distilled water according to each group design and storage time. Following, the four groups were subjected to shear bond strength test, at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm / min. The obtained values were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: The results indicated a significant decrease of bond strength in the group treated with chlorhexidine followed by 24-hour storage when compared to control group. However, there was no significant difference in 6-month storage between the experimental and control groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: The application of 2% chlorhexidine was deleterious for bond strength after 24-hour storage.