European Journal of Orthodontics · 1986 · 20 citations · 0 references
DentistryOrthodonticsAdult OrthodonticsOrthopedic BiomechanicsSurgical OrthodonticsAdult Orthodontic BiomechanicsBiomechanics Of Tooth MovementTime-dependent DeformationBiomechanics Of ElasticsElastic Force DecayElastics Force SystemsOrthodontic BiomechanicsOrthodontic Force ApplicationOrthodontic Force MechanicsOrthodontic Load DistributionOrthodontic Treatment Mechanics
Four types of elastic used in our clinic were tested for stiffness as a function of time and distance extended. The measurements were taken in vitro in a simulated mouth environment. The stiffness decreased rapidly in the first three hours but from this time to 8 hours, the stiffness did not change greatly.