Laser surface texturing is widely explored for modifying the surface topography of various
materials and thereby tuning their optical, tribological, biological, and other surface …

Introduction: Various surface pre-treatment methods have been adapted to optimize the
bonding between the zirconia ceramics and the orthodontic brackets. Objective: This review …

Background/objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess how laser
conditioning affected brackets bonded to dental ceramics' shear bond strength (SBS) …

Objective. Considering the increasing number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment, and
the possible need for bracket bonding to monolithic zirconia restorations, knowledge about …

Background Translucent monolithic zirconia ceramics have been applied in dental clinics
due to their esthetic translucent formulations and mechanical properties. Considering …

Objectives To assess the shear bond strength (SBS) between metal orthodontic brackets
and zirconia after receiving different mechanical and chemical surface treatments, and …

Introduction Debonding of orthodontic brackets on ceramic restorations leave a rough
surface which should be efficiently polished. In this study the effect of two diamond polishing …

Objectives Esthetic restorations such as monolithic zirconia crowns are highly requested for
adults nowadays. Bonding orthodontic braces on this type of material became a challenge …

Introduction The growing demand for orthodontic treatment in patients irrespective of age
highlights the need for effective bonding of brackets to provisional crowns (PCs). Aims and …

Purpose To assess the impact of various surface treatments of zirconia crowns on shear
bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets, both with and without thermocycling. Methods A …