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- This study was undertaken to test the theory that different kind of
- metal alloys can influence the bond strength of the silane treated
- bracket bases. Seven different types of brackets, each with different
- metal properties, were tested. 20 brackets of each type were used,
- half of them were silanated with a special Silicoater treatment. The
- following conclusions can be made: 1. The silane coated plain bracket
- demonstrated a higher bond strength than all the tested untreated
- brackets; 2. the brackets of the company Dentaurum demonstrated a
- statistically significant higher bond strength than the brackets of
- all the other companies.
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