Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (4): 340-345.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2019.04.009

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Changes in Surface Morphology and Elements Composition of Orthodontic Bracket Before and After Treatment

LIU Xiao-mo, ZHANG Meng-qi, LIN Jiu-xiang*   

  1. Department of Orthodontics, Hospital of Stomatology, Peking University. Beijing 100087, China.
  • Received:2018-12-03 Online:2019-04-28 Published:2019-04-23

Abstract: Objective: To analyze the surface topography and surface elements of two metal brackets after clinical application. Methods: The scanning electron microscope was used to observe the slot surface morphology before and after orthodontic treatment. X-ray energy-dispersive spectrometry was used to test the elemental composition of the surface. Results: After clinical use, traces of friction and wear and different plaque accumulation could be found on the bracket surface. However, the surface element did not change much. Conclusion: After exposure in mouth, the elemental composition on the metal surface changed little without significant ion deposition and release phenomenon.

Key words: Orthodontic brackets, Retrieval analyses, Surface morphology