Evaluation of frictional forces between ceramic brackets and archwires of different alloys compared with metal brackets
Evaluation of frictional forces between ceramic brackets and archwires of different alloys compared with metal brackets
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DOI:
10.1590/s1806-83242010000100007
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发表时间:
2010-03-01
影响因子:
2.5
通讯作者:
Vieira, Sérgio
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作者:
Guerrero, Ariana Pulido;Guariza Filho, Odilon;Vieira, Sérgio
The aim of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, frictional forces produced by ceramic brackets and arch wires of different alloys. Frictional tests were performed on three ceramic brackets: monocrystalline (Inspire ICE), polycrystalline (InVu), polycrystalline with metal slot (Clarity), and one stainless steel bracket (Dyna-Lock). Thirty brackets of each were tested, all with .022' slots, in combination with stainless steel and nickel-titanium wires .019' x .025', at 0 degrees and 10 degrees angulation, in artificial saliva. Arch wires were pulled through the slots at a crosshead speed of 10 mm/min. There were statistically significant differences between the groups of brackets and wires studied (p < .05). The polycrystalline brackets with metal slots had values similar to those of conventional polycrystalline brackets, and the monocrystalline brackets had the highest frictional forces. The nickel-titanium wires produced the lowest friction. The addition of metal slots in the polycrystalline brackets did not significantly decrease frictional values. Nickel-titanium wires produced lower friction than those of stainless steel.