Evaluation of plasticity and radiopacity of elastic separators by means of traction tests and radiography
INTRODUCTION: Elastic separators are widely used in the orthodontic clinic, in different sizes and thicknesses. Their function is to promote the separation between the teeth that will receive orthodontic bands, however, when subgingivally lost, they may cause periodontal problems and, ultimately, ca...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dental Press Editora
2012-12-01
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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=S2176-94512012000600008 |