Cleansing orthodontic brackets with air-powder polishing: effects on frictional force and degree of debris

• Hoofdauteurs: Brisa dos Santos Leite (Auteur), Nathalia Carolina Fernandes Fagundes (Auteur), Mônica Lídia Castro Aragón (Auteur), Carmen Gilda Barroso Tavares Dias (Auteur), David Normando (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: Dental Press Editora.
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Debris buildup on the bracket-wire interface can influence friction. Cleansing brackets with air-powder polishing can affect this process. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the frictional force and amount of debris remaining on orthodontic brackets subjected to...