Characterization of surface topography and chemical composition of mini-implants

Aim: To assess the surface topography and chemical composition of three brands of as-received mini-implants (SIN®, Morelli®, and Conexao®). Methods: Twelve mini-implants of each brand were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). Results: There was no significant d...

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Main Authors: Luegya Amorim Henriques Knop, Ana Prates Soares, Ricardo Lima Shintcovsk, Lidia Parsekian Martins, Luiz Gonzaga Gandini Júnior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2015-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8642881