Effects of Tungsten Bur and Flame with Sandblasting Reconditioning Methods on Friction Resistance and Gate Patency of Different Self-Ligating Brackets: An In Vitro Study

Effects of Tungsten Bur and Flame with Sandblasting Reconditioning Methods on Friction Resistance and Gate Patency of Different Self-Ligating Brackets: An In Vitro Study

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of tungsten bur and flame with sandblasting (FS) reconditioning methods on gate patency and frictional resistance of different self-ligating brackets. Methods: A total of 260 stainless steel self-ligating brackets of 4 brands (2 pass...

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Main Authors: Noor L. Aftan, Dheaa H. Al-Groosh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Dental Hypotheses
Subjects:
friction
gate patency
reconditioning
self-ligating brackets
orthodontic treatment
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/denthyp.denthyp_80_23
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