Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation of Different Types of Orthodontic Brackets and Archwires by Optical Microscopy and X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
The wear behaviour and chemical composition of orthodontic components influence the mechanical characteristics of a fixed orthodontic treatment. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the surface alterations of different types of brackets (aesthetic, metallic, and conventional self-ligating) and a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Prosthesis |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-1592/3/4/31 |