Stability of smooth and rough mini-implants: clinical and biomechanical evaluation - an in vivostudy

• Main Authors: Giselle Naback Lemes Vilani (Author), Antônio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas (Author), Carlos Nelson Elias (Author), Cláudia Trindade Mattos (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Dental Press Editora, 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Assuntos: article
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Objective: To compare in vivo orthodontic mini-implants (MI) of smooth (machined) and rough (acid etched) surfaces, assessing primary and secondary stability.Methods:Thirty-six (36) MI were inserted in the mandibles of six (6) dogs. Each animal received six (6) MI. In the right hemiarch, three (3) M...