In vitro evaluation of flexural strength of different brands of expansion screws

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the flexural strength of the stems of three maxillary expanders screws of Morelli, Forestadent and Dentaurum brands. METHODS: The sample consisted of nine expander screws (totalizing of 36 stems), three from each brand, all stainless steel and 12...

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Main Authors: Kádna Fernanda Mendes de Oliveira, Mário Vedovello Filho, Mayury Kuramae, Adriana Simoni Lucato, Heloisa Cristina Valdhigi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2012-06-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512012000300020