Effect of archwire stiffness and friction on maxillary posterior segment displacement during anterior segment retraction: A three-dimensional finite element analysis.
Choon-Soo ParkHyung-Seog YuJung-Yul ChaSung-Seo MoKee-Joon LeePublished in: Korean journal of orthodontics (2019)
Posterior segment displacement may be unavoidable but reducing the stiffness and friction of the main archwire may minimize unwanted rotations during extraction space closure.
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