Table 1 Preventive agents tested and time of acid-etching for all groups
From: Effect of different preventive agents on bracket shear bond strength: in vitro study
Preventive agents | Group no. | No. of teeth | Before acid-etching | After acid-etching |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Control | C | 16 | No treatment | No treatment |
CPP–ACP paste | 1a | 16 | CPP–ACP paste | No treatment |
(MI paste) | 1b | 16 | No treatment | CPP–ACP Paste |
CPP–ACPF paste | 2a | 16 | CPP–ACPF paste | No treatment |
(MI paste plus) | 2b | 16 | No treatment | CPP–ACPF paste |
5% NaF varnish | 3a | 16 | 5% NaF varnish | No treatment |
(Fluoraphat) | 3b | 16 | No treatment | 5% NaF varnish |