Comparison of friction produced by two types of orthodontic bracket protectors
INTRODUCTION: Fixed orthodontic appliances have been regarded as a common causative factor of oral lesions. To manage soft tissue discomfort, most orthodontists recommend using a small amount of utility wax over the brackets in order to alleviate trauma. This in vitro study aimed at evaluating fric...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dental Press Editora
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512014000100086&lng=en&tlng=en |