A study on the chemical recycling method of metal bracket.
- Author:
Sang Yong BANG
1
;
Dong Joo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dentistry, Graduate School, Chosun University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adhesives;
Recycling*;
Solvents;
Sulfur
- From:Korean Journal of Orthodontics
1990;20(1):103-110
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Metal brackets were recycled by variable methods for economic reason. Such recycling methods had a great effect on bracket slot width and bonding strength. Therefore, the recycling methods that don't change the properties of original bracket were suggested. In this study, debonded brackets were recycled with 30 kinds of solvents and bracket surfaces were examined by S.E.M. (Super IlIA, lSI International Scientific Instruments, Japan) and Stero Microscope (Sz-Tr, Olympus Tokyo, Japan) methods. The following results were obtained. 1. Thermosetting resin adhesives (eq. Monolok(R), Concise(R)) were swelled most in sulfuric acid (assays 95%) and slightly in alcohol groups. 2. The solvent was exchanged every 24 hours during the brackets were recycled with sulfuric acid (assays 95%). As the passage of time, the adhesives were removed more clearly, and after 72 hours adhesives were nearly detached from bracket base. 3. Chemical recycled metal bracket surface showed no irregular structure by S.E.M. method.
