Effects of Two Fluoride Mouthwashes on Surface Topography and Frictional Resistance of Orthodontic Wires.

This study compared the effects of fluoride mouthwashes on surface topography of orthodontic wires, and static and kinetic frictional forces between the stainless steel (SS) orthodontic brackets and SS and nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires. This in vitro, study evaluated 240 standard SS maxillary central incisor brackets and 0.018, and 0.