Influence of exogenous pigmentation on the optical properties of orthodontic elastic ligatures

• Main Authors: Alline Birra Nolasco Fernandes (Author), Alexandre Antonio Ribeiro (Author), Marcus Vinicius Almeida de Araujo (Author), Antônio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the optical properties of orthodontic elastic ligatures under the influence of exogenous pigments contained in the daily diet. MATERIAL AND METHODS: For the analysis, colorless (clear) elastic segments (ORTHO Organizers, lot 660625A10) were used as rec...