Comparative analysis of load/deflection ratios of conventional and heat-activated rectangular NiTi wires
OBJECTIVE: This study compared the load-deflection ratios between 0.019 x 0.025-in rectangular orthodontic wires using 5 conventional preformed nickel-titanium (NiTi) and 5 heat-activated NiTi archwires from four different manufacturers (Abzil, Morelli, 3M Unitek and Ormco), totaling 40 archwires. T...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Dental Press Editora
2012-06-01
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Series: | Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512012000300007 |