Maxillary incisor retraction: evaluation of different mechanisms

OBJECTIVE: To mechanically evaluate different systems used for incisors retraction. METHODS: Three different methods for incisors retraction using 0.019 x 0.025-in stainless steel wire were evaluated. The samples were divided into three groups: Group A (retraction arch with 7-mm high vertical hooks)...

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Main Authors: Antônio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas, Matheus Melo Pithon, Rogério Lacerda dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2013-04-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512013000200021&lng=en&tlng=en