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Can you explain how do orthodontists put brackets back on? whats the process?
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Bonding process: Brackets are made of metal or ceramic, and need to be bonded to the tooth. This requires stripping off organic matters from the tooth. To achieve this, a surface of the tooth is cleaned with an acidic cleansing gel. If your tooth is covered with ceramic crown, a different kind of bonding is used. An adhesive bonding liquid is applied, ; light-cured to activate the bonding.
Answered 12/3/2013
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