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Reliable coupling of orthodontic elements to mini-implants: An in-vitro study

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the reliability of mechanical and adhesive methods of fixing rectangular wires in the cross-slot of a mini-implant. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A twin-hooked wire element was placed and fixed in the slot of a mini-implant via a NiTi spring under tension, or by means of an adhes...

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Autores principales: Ludwig, Björn, Zipprich, Holger, Gebel, Britta, Piller, Ben, Antoszewska, Joanna
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4072352/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24987620
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2278-0203.94774