Sterilizing elastomeric chains without losing mechanical properties. Is it possible?
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of different sterilization/disinfection methods on the mechanical properties of orthodontic elastomeric chains. METHODS: Segments of elastomeric chains with 5 links each were sent for sterilization by cobalt 60 (Co60) (20 KGy) gamma ray technology. After the pro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dental Press Editora
2015-06-01
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| Series: | Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512015000300096&lng=en&tlng=en |