Effect of time and pH on physical-chemical properties of orthodontic brackets and wires.

Conclusions: The hypothesis was partially accepted: treatment time and biofilm and debris accumulation in bracket slots were shown to have more influence on the degradation process and frictional force of these devices than did oral pH.
PMID: 25023707 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - July 15, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Dos Santos AA, Pithon MM, Carlo FG, Carlo HL, de Lima BA, Dos Passos TA, Lacerda-Santos R Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research