Fracture strength of orthodontic mini-implants

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the design and dimensions of five different brands of orthodontic mini-implants, as well as their influence on torsional fracture strength. Methods: Fifty mini-implants were divided into five groups corresponding to different manufactures (DEN, R...

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Main Authors: Tatiana Feres Assad-Loss, Flávia Mitiko Fernandes Kitahara-Céia, Giordani Santos Silveira, Carlos Nelson Elias, José Nelson Mucha
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=S2176-94512017000300047&lng=en&tlng=en