Microhardness and Chemical Composition of Different Metallic Brackets: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study
The purpose of the study is to compare the hardness of different metallic brackets to enamel and to determine their chemical composition and microstructure. Five metallic brackets (0.022″ × 0.028″ inch) from seven orthodontic firms produced in different alloys (Discovery<sup>®</sup> Smar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-08-01
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Series: | Dentistry Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/11/9/202 |