Insertion torque, flexural strength and surface alterations of stainless steel and titanium alloy orthodontic mini-implants: an in vitro study.
Gustavo Lopes PulsErika Calvano KüchlerChristian Andrew Vargas RamosCaio Luiz Bittecourt ReisAndréa Cândido Dos ReisMaria Bernadete Sasso StuaniFabio Lourenço RomanoMirian Aiko Nakane MatsumotoPublished in: Dental press journal of orthodontics (2024)
Based on the findings of this in vitro study, it seems that SS-MIs offer sufficient stability and exhibit greater mechanical strength, compared to Ti-MIs when inserted into higher density bone.