Assessment of the dimensions and surface characteristics of orthodontic wires and bracket slots

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the dimensions and surface characteristics of orthodontic wires and bracket slots of different commercial brands. METHODS: Thirty metallic brackets (0.022 x 0.028-in and 0.022 x 0.030-in) were divided in three groups: DYN/3M group = Dyna-Lock, 3M/...

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Main Authors: Gabriel Schmidt Dolci, Ana Maria Spohr, Eduardo Rigon Zimmer, Ernani Menezes Marchioro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2013-04-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512013000200016&lng=en&tlng=en