In vitro evaluation of flexural strength of different brands of expansion screws

• Main Authors: Kádna Fernanda Mendes de Oliveira (Author), Mário Vedovello Filho (Author), Mayury Kuramae (Author), Adriana Simoni Lucato (Author), Heloisa Cristina Valdhigi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the flexural strength of the stems of three maxillary expanders screws of Morelli, Forestadent and Dentaurum brands. METHODS: The sample consisted of nine expander screws (totalizing of 36 stems), three from each brand, all stainless steel and 12...