Open AccessReliable coupling of orthodontic elements to mini-implants: An in-vitro study
Author(s) -
Björn Ludwig,
Markus Schlee,
Britta Gebel,
Ben Piller,
Joanna Antoszewska
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of orthodontic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.298
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2278-1897
pISSN - 2278-0203
DOI - 10.4103/2278-0203.94774
Subject(s) - adhesive , materials science , slipping , composite material , universal testing machine , implant , coupling (piping) , ultimate tensile strength , structural engineering , surgery , medicine , layer (electronics) , engineering
To investigate the reliability of mechanical and adhesive methods of fixing rectangular wires in the cross-slot of a mini-implant.