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Abstract:
Beam theory was used to evaluate the stiffness of a simulated orthodontic model as affected by the type of bracket, interbracket distance, type of ligature tie, and size of segment. For a given deflection, the model generated greater force (increased stiffness) as the beam constant (N) increased. N increased as interbracket distance increased. Metal ties were as rigid or more rigid than o-rings. Four bracket segments were more rigid than two-bracket segments when tied with o-rings but not metal ligatures. Values of N of Lewis and narrow twin brackets with metal ties were similar and greater than the N of wide twin and medium single brackets. Wide twin brackets were more rigid than others with o-rings.
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