FRICTIONAL PROPERTIES OF NOVEL BRACKET SYSTEMS: AN IN-VITRO STUDY

Orthodontic brackets undergo resistance during sliding that includes classical friction, binding, and notching. Current bracket systems are hampered by these challenging forces. As a result, the clinician usually needs to apply additional forces to overcome the resistance which increases the risk of...

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Main Author: Haverkos, Stephen M
Format: Others
Published: VCU Scholars Compass 2019
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Online Access:https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/5770
https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6858&context=etd