Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Acta Odontologica Turcica, cilt.42, sa.2, ss.88-95, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the impact of
commonly consumed beverages in patients’ daily diets
on the bonding performance of composite attachments
used in clear aligner treatments.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Extracted ninety premolar teeth
were cleaned and polished. These premolar teeth were
then used for attachment placement, utilizing three
distinct types of composites and with an attachment
template. To simulate the impact of beverages on bond
strength during in vitro evaluation, the attachments were
exposed to three different solutions: coffee, cola, and
distilled water. The bonding force was quantified using
the shear bond strength test, followed by an assessment
of the Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) scores to evaluate
the remaining adhesive. Statistical analyses were done.
RESULTS: The subgroups within the GC Aligner Connect
showed statistically significant differences in shear bond
strength (p < 0.05). Specifically, the cola group’s shear
bond strength values were significantly lower than the
coffee and distilled water groups. Additionally, the shear
bond strength values in the distilled water group were
significantly higher than those observed in the coffee
group (p < 0.05). Notably, the measured values for the
cola solution exhibited a significant difference across the
groups (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS: The three composites immersed in acidic
solutions of cola, coffee, and distilled water were affected
to varying degrees, with Omnichroma being the least
affected. Clinicians should emphasize to patients the
significance of proper dietary rules and their compliance.
Additionally, they should consider dietary habits when
selecting suitable materials.
KEYWORDS: Dental bonding; feeding behavior; orthodontic
appliances, removable; shear strength