Effect of exposure of teeth to Ph change of chlorinated water on shear bond strength of metal orthodontic brackets (an in vitro study)
The pH of chlorinated swimming pool water affects the bond strength of orthodontic brackets, with a more acidic pH resulting in diminished bond strength. Accordingly, continuous monitoring of the pH of swimming pool water is essential.
Authors
- Seham Hanafy
- Tarek Yousry
- Eman Mustafa
- Hanan Ismail
Institutions
- Pharos University in Alexandria (EG)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06100-4
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental materials and restorations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.68
Funders
- Alexandria University