An innovative approach for investigating the ceramic bracket-enamel interface - optical coherence tomography and confocal microscopy

Rominu, Roxana; Sinescu, Cosmin; Romînu, Mihai; Negruţiu, Meda; Laissue, Pierre Philippe; Mihali, Sorin Gheorghe; Cuc, Lavinia Denisia; Hughes, Michael; Bradu, Adrian; Podoleanu, Adrian Gh.

doi:10.1117/12.814894

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“…Valuable results were also achieved in research combining confocal scanning microscopy with optical coherence tomography [ 18 ]. The hybrid of two non-invasive methods enabled generation of high-quality 3-D images of enamel-bracket interfaces in orthodontic bonding.…”

Section: Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (Clsm)mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The implementation of this research into the clinical practice requires further investigation, although the precision of imaging is promising. It can be used to determine the maximal acceptable value of gaps in the material–enamel interface and can become a foundation for further dental materials research [ 18 ].…”

Section: Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (Clsm)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Traditional Microscopic Techniques Employed in Dental Adhesion Research—Applications and Protocols of Specimen Preparation

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Microscopy is a traditional method to perform ex vivo/in vitro dental research. Contemporary microscopic techniques offer the opportunity to observe dental tissues and materials up to nanoscale level. The aim of this paper was to perform a literature review on four microscopic methods, which are widely employed in dental studies concerning the evaluation of resin-dental adhesive interfaces—confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The literature search was performed using digital databases: PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus. On the basis of key words relevant to the topic and established eligibility criteria, finally 84 papers were included in the review. Presented microscopic techniques differ in their principle of operation and require specific protocols for specimen preparation. With regard to adhesion studies, microscopy assists in the description of several elements involved in adhesive bonding, as well as in the assessment of the condition of enamel surface and the most appropriate etching procedures. There are several factors determining the quality of the interaction between the substrates which could be recognized and a potential for further implementation of microscopic techniques in dental research could be recognized, especially when these techniques are used simultaneously or combined with spectroscopic methods. Through such microscopy techniques it is possible to provide clinically relevant conclusions and recommendations, which can be easily introduced for enamel-safe bonding and bonding protocols, as well as optimal pretreatments in dentine preparation.

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Section: Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (Clsm)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (Clsm)mentioning

confidence: 99%