The Effect of Extrinsic Factors on the Mechanical Behavior and Structure of Elastic Dental Ligatures and Chains

The Effect of Extrinsic Factors on the Mechanical Behavior and Structure of Elastic Dental Ligatures and Chains

Force provided by elastomers used in orthodontics can be affected by several factors present in the oral cavity. The aim of our study was to investigate the role of mouthwashes, toothbrushing, and smoking in the force decay of such elastomers. Tensile strength, changes in the force continuously exer...

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Main Authors: Kata Csekő, Péter Maróti, Zsuzsanna Helyes, Roland Told, Fanni Riegler, József Szalma, Zsuzsanna Gurdán
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
elastomers
orthodontics
extrinsic factors
dental ligatures
dental chains
force degradation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/1/38

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