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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Main Authors: Rodrigo Hitoshi Higa, Nayara Thiago Semenara, José Fernando Castanha Henriques, Guilherme Janson, Renata Sathler, Thais Maria Freire Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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