Latex and nonlatex orthodontic elastics: In vitro and in vivo evaluations of tissue compatibility and surface structure.

CONCLUSION:   The null hypothesis was rejected since the latex elastics were more irritating to the connective tissue than the nonlatex elastics in the initial periods and presented a more porous surface.
PMID: 26065340 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - June 11, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Martínez-Colomer S, Gaton-Hernández P, Romano FL, De Rossi A, Fukada SY, Nelson-Filho P, Consolaro A, Silva RA, Silva LA Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research