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Assessment of the dimensions and surface characteristics of orthodontic wires and bracket slots

Gabriel Schmidt Dolci, Ana Maria Spohr, Eduardo R. Zimmer, Ernani Menezes Marchioro

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics · 2013 · 16 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

It was concluded that wires and brackets slots can present altered dimensions, which might directly and unintentionally affect the planned tooth movement.

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