A randomised controlled clinical trial to investigate the rates of alignment of the upper and lower labial segments using conventional, active and passive self-ligating orthodontic brackets

The aims of this project were twofold. Firstly to compare the measurement error using digital Vernier callipers and a 3D laser scanner when using Little's Index of Irregularity on plaster study models. Secondly to establish whether the use of active or passive selfligating brackets results in f...

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Main Author: Clover, Matthew John
Published: University of Bristol 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.492646