Study of force loss of orthodontic elastomeric chains in the laboratory

Objective: to assess force degradation over time of four commercially available orthodontic elastomeric chains (Ormco, Dentaurum, 3M Unitek and G & H). Methods: The synthetic elastics were submerged in 37 °C synthetic saliva and stretched on the instrument at a distance of 30 mm. With a dynamome...

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Main Authors: Aiman Shaddoud, T F Kosyreva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) 2016-12-01
Series:RUDN Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:http://journals.rudn.ru/medicine/article/view/13964