Force decay in orthodontic elastomeric chains after immersion in disinfection solutions

• Main Authors: Karina Andréa Branco Losito (Author), Adriana Simoni Lucato (Author), Carlos Alberto Malanconi Tubel (Author), Cristian Alexandre Correa (Author), Julio Cesar Bentos dos Santos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aim: To evaluate the force decay of orthodontic elastomeric chains after immersion in disinfecting solutions. Methods: One-hundred and fifty segments of elastomeric chains were divided in 3 groups: Control group - no disinfection; Chlorhexidine group - disinfection in 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate...