Torsional strength of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing-fabricated esthetic orthodontic brackets.

CONCLUSION: Zirconia had the highest torsional strength among the tested esthetic brackets. Resistance of MZ100 and Lava Ultimate composite resin brackets to archwire torsion was comparable to commercially available alumina ceramic brackets. PMID: 27403781 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27403781?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - July 11, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Alrejaye N, Pober R, Giordano Ii R Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research

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