Dimensional accuracy of ceramic self-ligating brackets and estimates of theoretical torsional play.

CONCLUSIONS:   The largest amount of theoretical play is observed using the Empower Clear (American Orthodontics) 0.022-inch bracket combined with the 0.016 × 0.022-inch TMA wire (Ormco, Orange, Calif), whereas the least amount occurs using the 0.018 Clippy-C (Tomy) combined with 0.016 × 0.022-inch SS wire (Ortho Technology, Tampa FL).
PMID: 26756375 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - January 12, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lee Y, Lee DY, Kim YR Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research