Evaluation of Cortical Bone Microdamage and Primary Stability of Orthodontic Miniscrew Using a Human Bone Analogue

Orthodontic miniscrews have gained popularity; however, they have some drawbacks, including screw loosening that results from bone resorption caused by excess microdamage created during screw insertion. Pilot hole preparation through the cortical bone is considered beneficial to avoid such microdama...

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Main Authors: Chutimont Teekavanich, Masayoshi Uezono, Kazuo Takakuda, Takeshi Ogasawara, Paiboon Techalertpaisarn, Keiji Moriyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/8/1825