Force decay and dimensional changes of thermoplastic ligatures and novel thermoset elastomeric ligatures.

CONCLUSIONS:   This novel TS elastomeric ligature showed significantly less force decay and dimensional changes over time; therefore, it might be superior during initial leveling and aligning and during finishing stages. Using a transfer jig to prevent relaxation of the specimens before force measurement showed that force decay of commercially available elastomeric ligatures was greater than that described in previous publications. PMID: 26741304 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Angle Orthodontist - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research