Evaluation of the mechanical behaviour of different devices for canine retraction

OBJECTIVE: To mechanically evaluate different systems used for canine retraction. METHODS: Three different methods for partial canine retraction were evaluated: retraction with elastic chain directly attached to bracket; elastic chain connected to bracket hook and with sliding jig activated with the...

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Main Authors: Antônio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas, Matheus Melo Pithon, Rogério Lacerda dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2012-06-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512012000300017