Evaluation of surface roughness of the bracket slot floor—a 3D perspective study

Abstract Background An important constituent of an orthodontic appliance is orthodontic brackets. It is either the bracket or the archwire that slides through the bracket slot, during sliding mechanics. Overcoming the friction between the two surfaces demands an important consideration in an applian...

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Main Authors: Chetankumar O. Agarwal, Ketan K. Vakil, Avinash Mahamuni, Pawankumar Dnyandeo Tekale, Prasad V. Gayake, Jeegar K. Vakil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2016-01-01
Series:Progress in Orthodontics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-016-0116-2