Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2008 in the subject Medicine - Dentistry, University of Mosul (Dental college), language: English, abstract: Aims: To evaluate the degree of change that may occur in reconditioning the titanium bracket via micro-etcher. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of (10) pure titanium brackets for each ofcontrol and reconditioning brackets. The parameters of the reconditioned bracket (slot width, slotdepth, interwing gap, labiolingual angle and base curvature angle) were measured and comparedwith that of the control bracket. Results: The results showed no significant difference between the controland reconditioned brackets of the slot parameters (width, depth, interwin gap, labiolingual angle)and the brackets base curvature angle. While, the tensile bond strength of the control bracketsshowed significantly higher mean value as compared with the recycled group. Conclusions: The reconditioningof pure titanium brackets is recommended for reuse in the orthodontic treatment after sterilization

Name: AMER A. TAQAEmail: amertaqa@hotmail.comDEPARTMENT OF DENTAL BASIC SCIENCECOLLEGE OF DENTISTRY/MOSUL UNIVERSITY/IRAQEDUCATIONPhD in Inorganic Chemistry awarded in 2001. Dissertation Title "Preparation and study some of complexes that can be used as dentalrestorative. Advisor: Tahanee Al-Sandook and I.M.Ahmed.M.Sc in inorganic Chemistry awarded in 1991. Dissertation Title"Preparation and study some of uranium complexes with nitrones" Advisor:Wiseman Aziz.B.Sc in Chemistry ...