Comparison of force loss due to friction of different wire sizes and materials in conventional and new self-ligating orthodontic brackets during simulated canine retraction.

Aims: The aim of this study was to compare force loss due to friction (Fr) during simulated canine retraction using different archwire dimensions and materials between conventional and new self-ligating brackets.

Methods: The tested brackets were (1) conventional brackets (Victory series, GAC twin and FLI twin), (2) self-ligating brackets (Damon-Q, FLI-SL, new/improved FLI-SL (I FLI-SL), SPEED, GAC innovation (R) and Ortho Classic) and (3) a low-friction bracket (Synergy). All brackets had a 0.

Comparison of the efficacy of tooth alignment among lingual and labial brackets: an in vitro study.

Background/objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of tooth alignment with conventional and self-ligating labial and lingual orthodontic bracket systems.

Materials/methods: We tested labial brackets (0.022″ slot size) and lingual brackets (0.

Comparison of the force levels among labial and lingual self-ligating and conventional brackets in simulated misaligned teeth.

Background/objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate force levels exerted by levelling arch wires with labial and lingual conventional and self-ligating brackets.

Materials/methods: The tested orthodontic brackets were of the 0.022-in slot size for labial and 0.

Mechanical properties of different esthetic and conventional orthodontic wires in bending tests : An in vitro study.

Aims: The goal of this study was to determine the mechanical properties of different esthetic and conventional orthodontic wires in three-point and four-point bending tests, and in a biomechanical test employing three bracket systems.

Methods: The behavior of round wires with a diameter of 0.46 mm (0.

Study of force loss due to friction comparing two ceramic brackets during sliding tooth movement.

Objective: To compare the percentage of force loss generated during canine sliding movements in newly introduced ceramic brackets with metal brackets.

Materials And Methods: Two types of ceramic brackets, namely polycrystalline alumina (PCA) ceramic brackets (Clarity Advanced) and monocrystalline alumina (MCA) ceramic brackets (Inspire Ice) were compared with stainless steel (SS) brackets (Victory Series). All bracket groups (n = 5 each) were for the maxillary canines and had a 0.

Mechanical properties of cobalt-chromium wires compared to stainless steel and β-titanium wires.

Background: Previous studies have reported on mechanical properties of different orthodontic wires. However, there is a paucity of information that comparing the mechanical properties of Blue Elgiloy (BE) when compared to stainless steel and TMA, as finishing wires as received by different companies.

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of BE wires compared to stainless steel (SS) and titanium Molybdenum alloy (TMA) also known as β titanium as provided by two companies.