Force decay in orthodontic elastomeric chains after immersion in disinfection solutions

Aim: To evaluate the force decay of orthodontic elastomeric chains after immersion in disinfecting solutions. Methods: One-hundred and fifty segments of elastomeric chains were divided in 3 groups: Control group – no disinfection; Chlorhexidine group - disinfection in 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate...

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Main Authors: Karina Andréa Branco Losito, Adriana Simoni Lucato, Carlos Alberto Malanconi Tubel, Cristian Alexandre Correa, Julio Cesar Bentos dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2014-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8640856