The acrylic's design or the addition of internal orthodontic wire changes the resistance of orthodontic plates?

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate resistance of Hawley retainers in three different acrylic configurations in order to evaluate if its format or the addition of internal wire interferes in its resistance. MATERIAL AND METHOD: 45 Hawley retainers were fabricated, divided into three groups (n = 15): Group 1 - acryl...

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Main Authors: Matheus Melo Pithon, Érica Luiza Santana Moreira Sousa, Davi Novaes Ladeia Fogaça, William Soares da Silva, Luciano Brito Rodrigues, Raildo Silva Coqueiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual Paulista
Series:Revista de Odontologia da UNESP
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