Determination of the force systems produced by different configurations of tear drop orthodontic loops
OBJECTIVE: To determine the mechanical characteristics of teardrop loop with and without helix fabricated using different metal alloy compositions (stainless steel and beta-titanium), submitted to different intensities of bends preactivation (0º and 40º), and with different cross-sectional dimension...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dental Press Editora
2013-04-01
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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=S2176-94512013000200007&lng=en&tlng=en |