The clinical and laboratory effects of bracket type during canine distalization with sliding mechanics

Oz A. A., Arıcı N., Arıcı S.

ANGLE ORTHODONTIST, vol.82, no.2, pp.326-332, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 82 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.2319/032611-215.1
  • Journal Name: ANGLE ORTHODONTIST
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.326-332
  • Keywords: Self-ligation, Canine distalization, Coefficient of friction, SELF-LIGATING BRACKETS, STAINLESS-STEEL, FRICTIONAL BEHAVIOR, RETRACTION, RESISTANCE, ANCHORAGE, FORCE
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To compare the extent of canine movement with sliding mechanics between a self-ligating (SC) bracket and a modified twin design (MT) bracket. To test the in vitro coefficient of friction (COFs) of these two metal brackets on 0.019- x 0.025-inch, stainless-steel arch wires.