Superficial morphology and mechanical properties of in vivo aged orthodontic ligatures
INTRODUCTION: The degradation of elastic ligatures in the oral environment results in the need of periodic replacement to maintain the optimal force during the orthodontic treatment. The purpose of this study was to perform a clinical prospective randomized study of the degradation of orthodontic el...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dental Press Editora
2013-06-01
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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=S2176-94512013000300017&lng=en&tlng=en |