Evaluation of the effect of bracket and archwire composition on frictional forces in the buccal segments

Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to consider friction in buccal segment attachments during overjet reduction by means of sliding mechanics. Friction was compared in Stainless Steel, Titanium and Cobalt Chromium brackets, using Stainless Steel and Beta Titanium wires. Materials and Method...

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Main Authors: Sajan V Nair, Ratna Padmanabhan, P Janardhanam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2012;volume=23;issue=2;spage=203;epage=208;aulast=Nair