Air-powder polishing on self-ligating brackets after clinical use: effects on debris levels

ABSTRACT Introduction: Debris buildup on brackets and arch surfaces is one of the main factors that can influence the intensity of friction between bracket and orthodontic wire. Objective: This study sought to evaluate the effect of air-powder polishing cleaning on debris levels of self-ligating...

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Main Authors: Mônica L. S. Castro Aragón, Leandro Santiago Lima, David Normando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512016000500090&lng=en&tlng=en