The Effect of Material Type and Location of an Orthodontic Retainer in Resisting Axial or Buccal Forces

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of retainer material and retainer position on a tooth to resist movement of the tooth in a simulation model. Bidirectional continuous glass fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) retainers and control retainers of steel wires were tested. The FRC ret...

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Main Authors: Jaana Ohtonen, Lippo Lassila, Eija Säilynoja, Pekka K. Vallittu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/9/2319