Comparative study of torque expression among active and passive self-ligating and conventional brackets

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to compare torque expression in active and passive self-ligating and conventional brackets. Methods: A total of 300 segments of stainless steel wire 0.019 x 0.025-in and six different brands of brackets (Damon 3MX, Portia, In-Ovation R, Bioquick, Roth...

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Main Authors: Érika Mendonça Fernandes Franco, Fabrício Pinelli Valarelli, João Batista Fernandes, Rodrigo Hermont Cançado, Karina Maria Salvatore de Freitas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2015-12-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512015000600068&lng=en&tlng=en