Evaluation of force released by deflection of orthodontic wires in conventional and self-ligating brackets
ABSTRACT Introduction: The aim of the study was to evaluate deflection forces of rectangular orthodontic wires in conventional (MorelliTM), active (In-Ovation RTM) and passive (Damon 3MXTM) self-ligating brackets. Material and Methods: Two brands of stainless steel and nickel-titanium (NiTi) wire...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Series: | Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics |
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