Evaluation of friction on self-ligating and conventional brackets associated with different types of archwires submitted to sliding mechanics

Aim: The aim of this study was to verify the frictional force during sliding mechanics in orthodontic tooth movement, using conventional metal brackets of the active and passive self-ligating types with stainless steel and copper nickel titanium archwires. Methods: This experimental in vitro study...

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Main Authors: William Carlos Silva Barbosa, Américo Bortolazzo Correr, Diego Patrik Alves Carneiro, Mário Vedovello Filho, Ana Paula Terossi de Godoi, Heloísa Cristina Valdrighi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2019-11-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8657258