Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets with Fuji Ortho LC Glass Ionomer Cement in the Mixed Dentition

Omar Gabriel da SILVA FILHO, Denise Meira de CASTRO, Renato Meira de CASTRORita de Cássia LAURIS

The current research compared the clinical efficacy of a light-cured glass ionomer cement (Fuji Ortho LC) to a common composite (Orthodontic Concise). Orthodontic brackets were bonded to the upper and lower permanent incisors of 18 patients submitted to levelling and alignment in the mixed dentition. The patients were observed over an 11-month period. No spontaneous debonding of the brackets bonded with Concise was observed, while 2 brackets bonded with Fuji Ortho LC had to be replaced. The findings show that Fuji Ortho LC is as efficient as Orthodontic Concise in terms of resistance. Advantages of the light-cured glass ionomer cement consist of mechanical and biological properties, which makes it adequate for bonding orthodontic brackets.

Keywords: Orthodontic Bonding. Glass-ionomer cement. Resin-modified glass-ionomer cement. Bonding failures. Glass-ionomer Fuji Ortho LC.

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