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Sterilizing elastomeric chains without losing mechanical properties. Is it possible?

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of different sterilization/disinfection methods on the mechanical properties of orthodontic elastomeric chains. METHODS: Segments of elastomeric chains with 5 links each were sent for sterilization by cobalt 60 (Co60) (20 KGy) gamma ray technology. After the pro...

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Autores principales: Pithon, Matheus Melo, Ferraz, Caio Souza, Rosa, Francine Cristina Silva, Rosa, Luciano Pereira
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dental Press International 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4520144/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26154462
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2176-9451.20.3.096-100.oar