Shear Bond Strength of Polypropylene Fiber in Orthodontic Adhesive on Glazed Monolithic Zirconia

This study aims to compare shear bond strength (SBS) and mode of failure (MOF) between ceramic and metal orthodontic brackets on glazed monolithic zirconia using non-woven polypropylene fiber adhesive. Sixty glazed and sintered zirconia blocks were divided into six groups and attached with orthodontic brackets as follows: CS, ceramic bracket with silane; CB, ceramic bracket with bonding agent; CBS, ceramic bracket with bonding agent and silane; MS, metal bracket with silane; MB, metal bracket with bonding agent; and MBS, metal bracket with bonding agent and silane. There was a statistically significant difference in mean SBS values (p < 0.001). The CS group showed the highest SBS value (23.42 +/- 3.88 MPa). On the other hand, the lowest was found in the MB group, which was not statistically different from the CB group (3.26 +/- 0.76 and 5.09 +/- 1.50 MPa, respectively). The MS, MBS, and CBS groups showed no statistical difference compared to each other (15.57 +/- 4.01, 13.23 +/- 5.47, and 12.77 +/- 4.43 MPa, respectively). SBS is highest when a ceramic bracket with silane is bonded to glazed monolithic zirconia.

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This study indicated that the shear bond strength is highest when ceramic brackets are bonded to glazed monolithic zirconia using non-woven polypropylene fiber adhesive. Metal brackets showed lower bond strength compared to ceramic brackets.