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Ceramic brackets.

D Birnie
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Ceramic brackets have been understandably welcomed by patients; they are the best attempt so far at producing an orthodontic appliance which combines the aesthetic needs of the patient with the technical performance required by the orthodontist. Nevertheless, the only advantage that ceramic brackets have over stainless steel brackets is one of appearance and serious questions about bracket fracture and tooth damage during bracket removal remain unanswered at the present time. There is considerable interest throughout the world in the industrial development and use of ceramics and it may be that future generations of ceramic brackets solve some or all of the problems that currently exist. At the present time, however, ceramic brackets should be used cautiously within the limitations of the material and not simply as an alternative to metal brackets. Any adverse incidents concerned with their use should be reported promptly to the supplier.

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D Birnie. 1990. Ceramic brackets.. https://doi.org/10.1179/bjo.17.1.71

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