Evaluation Of Bond Strength Of Splinting Material To The Teeth After Thermocycling - An In Vitro Study

Bond strength can be explained, as the amount of adhesion between bonded surfaces. Splints are used to immobilize traumatized teeth that suffered damage in their structures of support, preventing their constant movement. The most frequently used technique is to use orthodontic stainless steel wire, bonded onto the inside surface of the teeth with composite which acts as a splint. Thermocycling is a laboratory method of exposing dental materials and teeth to temperature ranges similar to those occurring in the oral cavity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the bond strength of splinting material to the teeth after thermocycling.