Evaluation of Friction and Surface Characteristics of Two Types of Self-Ligating Bracket Gate: An In Vitro Study

Introduction: Frictional forces generation during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances impedes appropriate tooth movement; hence, research is ongoing to explore “frictionless” techniques. This in vitro study compares Damon Q and Pactive self-ligating metallic brackets in terms of friction and...

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Main Authors: Hussein A Kanbar, Dina H Obaid, Ali I Ibrahim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Dental Hypotheses
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Online Access:http://www.dentalhypotheses.com/article.asp?issn=2155-8213;year=2022;volume=13;issue=2;spage=27;epage=35;aulast=Kanbar