Evaluation of the stiffness characteristics of rapid palatal expander screws

Evaluation of the stiffness characteristics of rapid palatal expander screws

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the mechanical properties of the screws used for rapid expansion of the upper jaw. Methods Ten types of expansion screw were assessed, seven with four arms: Lancer Philosophy 1, Dentaurum Hyrax Click Medium, Forestadent Anatomic Expander type...

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Main Authors: Luca Lombardo, Enrico Sacchi, Maria Larosa, Francesco Mollica, Valentina Mazzanti, Giorgio Alfredo Spedicato, Giuseppe Siciliani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2016-11-01
Series:Progress in Orthodontics
Subjects:
Rapid Maxillary Expansion
Stiffness Characteristic
Rapid Palatal Expander
Median Suture
Expansion Screw
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-016-0151-z

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