Resistance to sliding of orthodontic archwires under increasing applied moments
Background: Orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances involves sliding of brackets along archwires. These movements involve friction, which causes resistance to sliding. In addition, moments cause teeth to tip until binding occurs between the bracket and archwire. The manufacturer of a new TiMoliu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2280800020968027 |