Comparação da resistência ao cisalhamento após colagem com dois cimentos ortodônticos – estudo in vitro
The objective of this study was to evaluate the shear strength of orthodontic bands cemented with a new Orthobite composite, comparing them to the conventional glass ionomer cement in bovine enamel and to analyze the Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI). The sample consisted of 30 bovine teeth divided into 2 groups: Group I - Orthobite (FGM) and Group II - CIV MERON (VOCO). Prophylaxis has been made with pumice and water followed by cementation according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Afterwards, they were subjected to the shear test at a speed of 0.5 mm/minute speed. Data were submitted to the Student T and Kruskal- -Wallis tests. Significant statistical differences were found between the groups both in the shear strength values (p> 0.05) and in the ARI assessment (p> 0.05). The Orthobite cement proved to be statistically superior to MERON, that is, it presented a better margins seal and a greater resistance to displacement, so this stable union between the tooth and the band is fundamental for the success of the orthodontic treatment.