Pullout strengths of orthodontic palatal mini-implants tested in vitro

• Main Authors: Ju-Hui Wu (Author), Huang-Chi Wang (Author), Chun-Ming Chen (Author), Pei-Chen Lu (Author), Sheng-Tsung Lai (Author), Kun-Tsung Lee (Author), Je-Kang Du (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: New modified mini-implants are used in orthodontic practice to reinforce palatal anchorage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anchorage strengths of palatal mini-implants in terms of their vertical and horizontal pullout strengths. Materials and methods: Thirty palatal mi...