Torque Requirements and the Influence of Pilot Holes on Orthodontic Miniscrew Microdamage
This study aimed to quantify the microdamage to cortical bone of different thickness and the maximum insertion torque during orthodontic miniscrew implant (OMI) placement with and without a pilot hole. Forty-five porcine bone specimens were prepared with thicknesses of 1.5, 2 and 2.5 mm. Ten bone sp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/8/3564 |