Development and Evaluation of a New Orthodontic Ligature: Frictional Force Analysis.

Jaisson Cenci Mauro Carlos Agner Busato Veridiana Camilotti Márcio José Mendonça

Published in: European journal of dentistry (2023)

The lowest friction value was found for the metal H ligature, similar to the self-ligating bracket and the "8" low-friction unconventional elastic. The resin H ligature presented intermediate friction values and the highest friction force was found for the MLT group.

Keyphrases

bone loss
single molecule
oral health