A web-based survey on the use of bonded molar tubes among Iraqi orthodontists

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1 College of Dentistry, Wasit University, Iraq

2 College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Iraq

3 College of Dentistry, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq

4 Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

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Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the pattern and reasons for use and protocol of placement of buccal molar tubes among Iraqi specialist orthodontists.
Materials and methods: The members of Iraqi orthodontic society were invited to fill a web-based questionnaire. Responses were collected and analyzed by statistical software to obtain the frequency and percentage for each question.
Results: The response rate was 82%. About 74% of respondents preferred single hole molar buccal tubes that were used either on both molars or first molars only. The use of buccal molar tubes was adopted by 74% of respondents in the preceding decade. Iraqi orthodontists preferred molar tube holder and the use of direct technique during bonding. Buccal molar tubes were used widely in favor of the molar bands.
Conclusion: Buccal molar tubes are preferred by Iraqi orthodontists over the bands. The participants preferred handling them with a specialized molar tube holder and bonding directly on the buccal surface of the first and second molars using etching and bonding technique with the same a light-cured primer and adhesive that used for bonding orthodontic brackets.

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