Force decay evaluation of thermoplastic and thermoset elastomeric chains: A mechanical design comparison.

Conclusions: TS chains decayed less than TP chains, and chain loop retraction was beneficial only when using OrTP chains. Contrary to the interchangeable use of TP and TS chains in the published literature and in clinical practice, this study demonstrates that they perform differently under stress and that a clear distinction should be made between the two.
PMID: 24784844 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - May 1, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Masoud AI, Tsay TP, Begole E, Bedran-Russo AK Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research