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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2016-01-01
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Series: | Progress in Orthodontics |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-016-0116-2 |