Tensile mechanical properties of swine cortical mandibular bone.

Temporary orthodontic mini implants serve as anchorage devices in orthodontic treatments. Often, they are inserted in the jaw bones, between the roots of the teeth. The stability of the mini implants within the bone is one of the major factors affecting their success and, consequently, that of the o...

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Main Authors: Tamar Brosh, Doron Rozitsky, Silvia Geron, Raphael Pilo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4251974?pdf=render