Location
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Start Date
16-4-2011 10:00 AM
End Date
16-4-2011 11:30 AM
Description
Our objective was to compare frictional resistance evident in aesthetic archwires to traditional (non-aesthetic) archwires. Methods: Archwires ligated with elasatics to fixed brackets were pulled through these brackets while frictional resistance (in lbf) was measured. Results: There were no confirmed significant differences between the frictional resistance of the aesthetic arch wires compared to the traditional non-coated wires for all wire sizes tested Conclusions: Our data suggests that a sacrifice of clinical performance with these aesthetic archwires as compared to traditional archwires is not likely
Keywords
Mouth — Care and hygiene; Orthodontic appliances; Toothbrushes
Disciplines
Dental Materials | Dentistry | Orthodontics and Orthodontology
Language
English
Frictional resistance of aesthetic orthodontic arch wires compared to traditional arch wires before and after toothbrush abrasion
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Our objective was to compare frictional resistance evident in aesthetic archwires to traditional (non-aesthetic) archwires. Methods: Archwires ligated with elasatics to fixed brackets were pulled through these brackets while frictional resistance (in lbf) was measured. Results: There were no confirmed significant differences between the frictional resistance of the aesthetic arch wires compared to the traditional non-coated wires for all wire sizes tested Conclusions: Our data suggests that a sacrifice of clinical performance with these aesthetic archwires as compared to traditional archwires is not likely