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October 10, 2022
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Shear bond strength of a flash-free orthodontic adhesive system after thermal aging procedure

Publicated to:Journal Of Clinical And Experimental Dentistry. 11 (2): e154-e161 - 2019-01-01 11(2), DOI: 10.4317/jced.55540

Authors: González-Serrano C; Baena E; Fuentes M-V; Albaladejo A; Míguez-Contreras M; Lagravère MO; Ceballos L

Affiliations

Area of Stomatology, Health Sciences Faculty, Rey Juan Carlos University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain - Author
Department of Stomatology, Health Sciences Faculty, Alfonso X el Sabio, Madrid, Spain - Author
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain - Author
School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada - Author

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) of a flash-free and precoated orthodontic adhesive with a compomer orthodontic adhesive before and after thermocycling. The adhesive remnant index (ARI) was also determined for both adhesives. Material and Methods: A total of 120 human premolars were randomly divided into two groups (n=60) according to the orthodontic adhesive used: APC Flash-Free Adhesive Coated Appliance System (APC FF) or Transbond PLUS Color Change Adhesive (TP), as control. Then three subgroups were established according to the aging procedure: water storage (37°C, 24h), thermocycling for 10,000, or 20,000 cycles. A SBS test was performed and ARI value for each specimen was also assessed. Results were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey's Chi-square test (p < 0.05). Results: SBS values were significantly influenced by thermocycling (p < 0.01). Neither the orthodontic adhesive nor the interaction between adhesive and thermocycling statistically affected SBS results (p > 0.05). Conclusions: APC FF and TP showed similar bond strength results. Thermocycling induced a significant decrease in SBS values for the two adhesives tested, without differences between 10,000 and 20,000 thermal cycles. Moreover, APC FF left less adhesive remnants on the enamel compared to TP. © Medicina Oral S. L. C.I.F.

Keywords

AgingApc cementApc flash-freeOrthodonticsResin cements

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal Of Clinical And Experimental Dentistry due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2019, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Dentistry (Miscellaneous).

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from World Citations from Scopus Elsevier, it yields a value for the Field-Weighted Citation Impact from the Scopus agency: 2.62, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: ESI Nov 14, 2024)

This information is reinforced by other indicators of the same type, which, although dynamic over time and dependent on the set of average global citations at the time of their calculation, consistently position the work at some point among the top 50% most cited in its field:

  • Field Citation Ratio (FCR) from Dimensions: 5.69 (source consulted: Dimensions Jul 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-07-16, the following number of citations:

  • Scopus: 22
  • Europe PMC: 13

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-16:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 30 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Canada.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author () and Last Author (Ceballos García, Laura).