Title
Orthodontic brackets friction changes after clinical use: A systematic review
Date Issued
01 May 2019
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Cury S.E.N.
Pinzan A.
Sakoda K.L.
Bellini-Pereira S.A.
Janson G.
University of São Paulo
Publisher(s)
Medicina Oral S.L.
Abstract
Background: To evaluate the bracket-wire friction force after clinical use. Materials and Methods: A systematic search of several electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, The Cochrane Library, Lilacs and Google Scholar) without limitations regarding publication year or language, was performed. In-vitro studies analyzing the changes in friction force of orthodontic brackets before/after their clinical use were considered. Risk of Bias was assessed with Downs and Black checklist. All methodological features that could interfere in the results were specifically described. Results: Seven studies satisfied the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. All 7 studies reported at least two groups (before and after clinical use). Friction force increased after intraoral aging in most of the studies. However, there is lack of good quality evidence in this research area. Conclusions: Brackets present increased surface roughness after clinical use, and consequently increased coefficient of friction (COF) and Friction Force. Further studies are necessary to obtain more reliable results.
Start page
e482
End page
e490
Volume
11
Issue
5
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Odontología, Cirugía oral, Medicina oral
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85064981392
Source
Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry
Sources of information: Directorio de Producción Científica Scopus