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Published on: December 24, 2014
Frictional changes in force values caused by saliva substitution
Abstract:
The objective of this study was to determine the magnitude of frictional force changes between several sizes of stainless steel orthodontic wires (0.018 inch round, 0.020 inch round, and 0.018 X 0.025 inch rectangular) and an edgewise bracket (0.022 X 0.028 inch slot) when an artificial saliva medium was introduced. The wires were secured in the bracket slots with a 0.010 inch polyurethane ligatures. The force values in the saliva substitute medium were compared with those produced in a dry control and in glycerin. Clinically significant differences among the environmental conditions and among the wire sizes were found. The introduction of saliva substitute provides a significant reduction in force values.
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