Comparison of frictional resistance between self-ligating and conventional brackets tied with elastomeric and metal ligature in orthodontic archwires

• Main Authors: Vanessa Vieira Leite (Author), Murilo Baena Lopes (Author), Alcides Gonini Júnior (Author), Marcio Rodrigues de Almeida (Author), Sandra Kiss Moura (Author), Renato Rodrigues de Almeida (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2014-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To compare the frictional resistance between self-ligating and conventional brackets tied to different types of wire. MATERIAL AND METHODS : Abzil Kirium Capelozza (Pattern I) and Easy Clip (Roth prescription) incisor brackets were used. An elastomeric ligature or a ligating wire 0.10-in...