Effect of immersion in hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite and autoclave sterilization on the force characteristics of orthodontic nickel-titanium open coils

Background: Nickel-titanium (NiTi) open coils are common tools in fixed orthodontic treatments to apply light and continuous forces. Their favorable mechanical properties and their relatively high cost have prompted many clinicians to decide to reuse them. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate th...

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Main Authors: Saeed Noorollahian, Mehrnaz Zakizade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
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Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2021;volume=18;issue=1;spage=5;epage=5;aulast=Noorollahian