The effect of fluoride gel on tensile properties, surface morphology and chemical composition of two types of orthodontic wires (an in-vitro study)

OBJECTIVE: Stainless steel and nickel-titanium wires are commonly used in fixed orthodontic appliances. Orthodontists often prescribe fluoride gel to avoid demineralization of teeth. This study investigated the effect of acidulated phosphate fluoride gel on the tensile properties, surface morphology...

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Main Authors: Amer A Taqa, Nada Nashee Al-Hafidh, Mohammed T Sulaiman Al-Abbood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthodontic Science
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Online Access:http://www.jorthodsci.org/article.asp?issn=2278-0203;year=2021;volume=10;issue=1;spage=14;epage=14;aulast=Taqa