Frequent handling mistakes during bonding

Bonding of brackets to tooth enamel or the surface of a dental restoration is a critical procedure in clinical orthodontics. It is directly related to the effectiveness of the orthodontic treatment. The bonding process involves multiple steps, and mistakes in each step could lead to bonding failure. This chapter presents the sequential steps, along with important related factors, for the direct bonding of orthodontic brackets using light-cured composite resin adhesives, with a focus on common handling mistakes.