Effect of a single-component ceramic conditioner on shear bond strength of precoated brackets to different CAD/CAM materials

What Is the Most Effective Technique for Bonding Brackets on Ceramic—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…The main purpose of this review was to identify the most efficient and reliable bonding protocol for orthodontic brackets to ceramic surfaces. As this is a complex and sensitive process it is essential to determine the best protocol to achieve the best results [ 2 , 4 , 10 , 12 ].…”

“…As of 2015, according to the American Association of Orthodontics, the demand within this age group has doubled over a four year period and this number is set to increase further in the future [ 1 ]. This can be attributed not only to evergrowing aesthetic concerns [ 2 ] but also to the expeditious evolution of orthodontic techniques [ 1 ]. In this age group, there is a high likelihood that an orthodontist will encounter complex restorative treatments using ceramic structures [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] due to their numerous advantages, namely biocompatibility, excellent aesthetics, reduced bacterial plaque accumulation, low thermal expansion, resistance to abrasion or fracture along with colour stability [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ].…”

“…This can be attributed not only to evergrowing aesthetic concerns [ 2 ] but also to the expeditious evolution of orthodontic techniques [ 1 ]. In this age group, there is a high likelihood that an orthodontist will encounter complex restorative treatments using ceramic structures [ 1 , 2 , 3 ] due to their numerous advantages, namely biocompatibility, excellent aesthetics, reduced bacterial plaque accumulation, low thermal expansion, resistance to abrasion or fracture along with colour stability [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. The most used ceramic used in dental practices are feldsphatic, lithium and zirconia [ 4 , 8 ].…”

“…Despite being a highly successful technique in terms of adhesion strength, this protocol also presents itself with a few handicaps. This sequence is not only long and complex, but the use of hydrofluoric acid requires a very careful application due to its high corrosiveness, meaning that in the sequence of a direct contact it can lead to soft tissue necrosis [ 2 , 9 , 16 , 17 ].…”

Effect of Luting Cement and Convergence Angle of the Preparation on the Internal Fit of Zirconia Restorations

“…Dental adhesive systems have improved considerably through the years; however, these improvements still do not result in what could be described as a "material independent performance" due to the limitations related with bonding to zirconia surfaces [12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. In addition, clinical situations where efficient moisture control cannot be attained may result in an underperformance of adhesive materials and techniques.…”