A comparative experimental investigation of torque capabilities induced by conventional and active, passive self-ligating brackets | Zendy

Eleni Katsikogianni | Zendy; Susanne Reimann | Zendy; Anna Weber | Zendy; Jakob Karp | Zendy; Christoph Bourauel | Zendy

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A comparative experimental investigation of torque capabilities induced by conventional and active, passive self-ligating brackets

Author(s) -

Eleni Katsikogianni,

Susanne Reimann,

Anna Weber,

Jakob Karp,

Christoph Bourauel

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

european journal of orthodontics

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.252

H-Index - 84

eISSN - 1460-2210

pISSN - 0141-5387

DOI - 10.1093/ejo/cju067

Subject(s) - bracket , torque , crown (dentistry) , orthodontics , materials science , dentistry , incisor , maxillary central incisor , medicine , physics , structural engineering , engineering , thermodynamics

A proper selected bracket-archwire combination displays a determining factor in the efficacy of torque applied to a tooth at the final stages of an orthodontic treatment. The objective of the current study was to assess the torque capabilities of various bracket systems combined with diverse archwire materials and cross-sections.

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