Evaluation of the stiffness characteristics of rapid palatal expander screws

• Main Authors: Luca Lombardo (Author), Enrico Sacchi (Author), Maria Larosa (Author), Francesco Mollica (Author), Valentina Mazzanti (Author), Giorgio Alfredo Spedicato (Author), Giuseppe Siciliani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the mechanical properties of the screws used for rapid expansion of the upper jaw. Methods Ten types of expansion screw were assessed, seven with four arms: Lancer Philosophy 1, Dentaurum Hyrax Click Medium, Forestadent Anatomic Expander type...