Comparison of conventional and self-adhesive orthodontic bonding systems in white spot lesion formation: an in vitro confocal Raman microscopy analysis
The three-step adhesive system (Transbond XT) showed greater resistance to subsurface enamel demineralization than the self-adhesive system (GC Ortho Connect). These results suggest that using a separate primer may better protect enamel beyond the immediate bracket interface.
Authors
- Richard Younes
- François Boutin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6957-7500)
- Stephane Barthélemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3837-4425)
- Emmanuel Nicolas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7022-469X)
- Marwan El Helou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7905-7621)
- Manon Albaret
- Frederic Cuisinier
Institutions
- Université de Montpellier (FR)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier (FR)
- University of Clermont Auvergne (FR)
- Géosciences Montpellier (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Angle Orthodontist
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2319/062725-527.1
- Primary Topic
- Dental materials and restorations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00