Clinical characteristics and properties of plastic brackets: A comprehensive review.
A. Karamouzos, A.E. Athanasiou, M.A. Papadopoulos
Hellenic Orthodontic Review 1998;1:51-61.


Aim of this article is to provide the clinician with an up-to-date comprehensive literature review concerning the clinical characteristics and properties of plastic brackets. The article criticaily presents and discusses the various aspects of plastic brackets with regard to the construction, material properties, bond strength, frictional resistance, torque properties and bracket fracture. The article also contains guidelines and criteria concerning-the specific applications and use of plastic brackets.

Request for reprints: Dr. A.E. Athanasiou, Professor, Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54006 Thessaloniki, Greece