The correlation among gripping volume, insertion torque, and pullout strength of micro-implant

Background/purpose: The fixation stability is the key factor for orthodontic micro-implant to succeed. This study evaluated the mechanical properties of three types of micro-implants by analyzing their structural configurations. Materials and methods: Thirty micro-implants of three types (diameter 1...

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Main Authors: Chun-Chan Ting, Kun-Jung Hsu, Szu-Yu Hsiao, Chun-Ming Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790220301574