Deformation of nickel-titanium closed coil springs: an in vitro study

• Main Authors: Camilla Ivini Viana Vieira (Author), José Maurício dos Santos Nunes Reis (Author), Luiz Geraldo Vaz (Author), Lídia Parsekian Martins (Author), Renato Parsekian Martins (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this paper was to determine the amount of deformation in four commercial brands of nickel-titanium closed springs. Methods: A total of 130 springs were divided into 13 subgroups, according to their features and manufacturers (Morelli, Orthometric, Ormco and GAC) and ac...