The primary goal of this study is to compare the number of white spot lesions during fixed appliance therapy between self-etch and one-step bonding systems.
The aim of this study is to compare the number of white spot lesions that appear around bonded brackets between self-etch and one-step bonding systems using visual examination and to compare amount of demineralisation using DIAGNOdent scores.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
34
Self-Etch adhesive used for two step bonding of bracket placement.
Placement of bracket using one-step adhesive system.
Bonding brackets using three step conventional technique; etchant , bonding agent, composite adhesive
Foundation University College of Dentistry and Hospital
Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan
Number of white spot lesions
Time frame: From bracket placement to 6 months after placement.
Demineralisation of bonded teeth
Amount of demineralisation around brackets measured
Time frame: From date of bracket placement to 6 months of treatment
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