Kim, Nick
(2020)
Fracture resistance of tie wings of ceramic brackets under loading.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Objectives:
To determine if there a significant difference in fracture strength of tie wings of 1. Polycrystalline ceramic brackets, 2. Monocrystalline ceramic brackets, made by different manufactures.
Materials and Methods:
Sample: The mesial incisal tie wing of 9 brands of commonly used polycrystalline and 5 brands of monocrystalline brackets were tested for fracture strength. Each brand’s sample consisted of 15 maxillary right central incisors brackets and 15 maxillary right lateral incisor brackets (.022 slot MBT).
Method: The brackets were bonded onto a ceramic slab. An Instron Universal testing machine was used to apply a vertical force on the mesial incisal wing of each bracket. The force at the point of tie wing fracture was recorded as the fracture strength.
Results:
Polycrystalline brackets: Ormco Symmetri (301.03 N ± 36.56), 3M Clarity (203.55 N ± 36.56) and Forestadent Glam (196.06 N ± 68.84) were the strongest, with no significant difference between them. Dentsply Ovation C was the next strongest (175.87 N ± 48.25). Henry Schein NeoLucent Plus (119.74 N ± 21.06), Ortho Tech Ref Ceramic (107.53 N ± 51.07), TP Clear Vu (106.17 N ± 27.43), AO Cosmetic (88.52 ± 50.67) and RMO Signature III (84.99 ± 42.30) were the least strong, with no significant differences between them.
Mono crystalline brackets: AO Radiance Plus (262.42 N ± 110.42), Ormco Inspire ICE (240.48 N ± 78.51) Henry Schein NeoCrystal Plus (221.80 N ± 42.07), Ortho Tech PURE (210.66 N ± 42.07) were the strongest, with no significant differences between them, while Dentsply Ovation S (55.80 N ± 13.04) was the weakest.
Conclusions:
There are significant differences in the fracture strength of various brands, both amongst polycrystalline and monocrystalline brackets.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
13 July 2020 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
29 May 2020 |
| Approval Date: |
13 July 2020 |
| Submission Date: |
6 June 2020 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
53 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Dental Medicine > Dental Science |
| Degree: |
MDS - Master of Dental Science |
| Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Ceramic brackets, Fracture Resistance, Tie wings, Polycrystalline, Monocrystalline |
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| Date Deposited: |
13 Jul 2020 18:01 |
| Last Modified: |
13 Jul 2020 18:01 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/39157 |
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