Friction between Archwire of Different Sizes, Cross Section, Alloy and Brackets Ligated with Different Brands of Low Friction Elastic Ligatures- An Invitro Study

Introduction: Friction in orthodontic treatment does exist and is thought to reduce the efficiency of orthodontic appliances during sliding mechanics. During sliding mechanics, a friction force is produced at the bracket archwire-ligature unit which tends to counteract the applied force and in t...

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Main Authors: Bhushan Patil, Neeraj Suresh Patil, Veerendra Virupaxappa Kerudi, Shrikant Shrinivas Chitko, Amit Ratanlal Maheshwari, Harshal Ashok Patil, Nikhita Popatrao Pekhale, Pawankumar Dnyandeo Tekale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7534/16769_CE(Ra1)_F(AK)_PF1(Ek_Om)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf