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Comparison of friction produced by two types of orthodontic bracket protectors

INTRODUCTION: Fixed orthodontic appliances have been regarded as a common causative factor of oral lesions. To manage soft tissue discomfort, most orthodontists recommend using a small amount of utility wax over the brackets in order to alleviate trauma. This in vitro study aimed at evaluating frict...

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Autores principales: Mendonça, Steyner de Lima, Praxedes Neto, Otávio José, de Oliveira, Patricia Teixeira, dos Santos, Patricia Bittencourt Dutra, Pinheiro, Fábio Henrique de Sá Leitão
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dental Press International 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4299415/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24713564
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2176-9451.19.1.086-091.oar