Effects of third-order torque on frictional force of self-ligating brackets.

Conclusions: Increasing torque when using SLBs causes an increase in friction, since contact between the bracket slot wall and the wire edge becomes greater; the design of brackets influences static friction.
PMID: 24738791 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - April 16, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Muguruma T, Iijima M, Brantley WA, Ahluwalia KS, Kohda N, Mizoguchi I Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research